fairy story
"Fairy story" is often used interchangeably with "fairy tale" and involves magical elements and fantastical characters, typically in children's literature.
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Definition
B1Literature
(children's, traditional)A traditional narrative for children featuring magical beings and fantastical events.
Example
- She read a fairy story about a princess who could talk to animals.
B2Colloquial
(informal)A fabricated tale or lie meant to deceive.
Example
- He told us a fairy story about why he was late, but we didn't believe him.
Similar
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