Pronunciation: /ˈfɛri teɪl/
noun a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
A1 I love reading fairy tales before bed.
A2 The children enjoyed listening to the fairy tale about the princess and the dragon.
B1 Many fairy tales have a moral lesson at the end.
B2 The classic fairy tale of Cinderella has been retold in many different versions.
C1 The fairy tale genre often includes elements of magic and fantasy.
C2 Some critics argue that fairy tales can have a profound impact on a child's development.
formal The novel is often described as a modern fairy tale with its themes of love and redemption.
informal I love watching Disney fairy tale movies with happy endings.
slang That party last night was like something out of a fairy tale, it was so much fun!
figurative Her success story seemed like a fairy tale come true, but it was the result of years of hard work.
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