Fairy tale

/fˈeəɹi tˈeɪl/

/fˈɛɹi tˈeɪl/

Fairy tale

a genre of folklore that typically features magical and fantastical elements

an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse

Examples

1. The commoner's fairy tale came true when she married into royalty and became a princess.

2. The Brothers Grimm, famous for their collection of fairy tales, were German authors.

3. - Fairy tales that Linkypoo made up.

4. The woman of my dreams, our relationship was the fairy tale.