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FAIRR-ee/ˈfeəri/

A fairy is a small imaginary person with magic, often with wings, in children's stories. Countable: a fairy, fairies. The tooth fairy leaves money for a tooth. A witch is also magic but often older and different in stories. Not fair (not cheating, or a fun event) — fairy has an extra y.

Meaning

A small imaginary person with magic, often with wings.

Examples

• “The fairy in the story has a wand.”
• “The fairy granted three wishes.”
• “There is a fairy on top of the tree.”

Good to know

a fairy (story, wings). Contrast: witch. Mix-up: fair. Also: the tooth fairy.

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