plural fairies
1
: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
2
slang, offensive
: a gay person
—used as a term of abuse and disparagement
fairy
adjective
Synonyms of fairy
Examples of fairy in a Sentence
fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
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Kenya wears a purple fairy outfit, but the dress is too basic and too matte, and the wings aren’t big enough for real drama.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
According to Deadline, Disney+ is officially developing a live-action series starring Tinker Bell, Neverland’s favorite fairy.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
What Makes this Fungus Stand Out The pink fairy club fungus typically grows in grasslands that have been gently managed over long periods — landscapes that support diverse wildlife and have not been subjected to intensive agricultural practices.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Confirming the identity of the fairy club fungus required a cross-country scientific relay.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Before mid-April, new joy and new magic could sprinkle fairy dust via family or good career news that should create lasting positivity.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026
If witches have fall, then fairies have spring.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
In her imagery, all-white banquet rooms are calm before the storm, students in tiaras and shimmering suits pose in front of fairy lights, and dance floors light up with the whirlwind energy of the night.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Billie Eilish’s trio of fairies are all whimsy and sweetness.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
According to Deadline, Disney+ is officially developing a live-action series starring Tinker Bell, Neverland’s favorite fairy.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
What Makes this Fungus Stand Out The pink fairy club fungus typically grows in grasslands that have been gently managed over long periods — landscapes that support diverse wildlife and have not been subjected to intensive agricultural practices.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Confirming the identity of the fairy club fungus required a cross-country scientific relay.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Before mid-April, new joy and new magic could sprinkle fairy dust via family or good career news that should create lasting positivity.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026
If witches have fall, then fairies have spring.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
In her imagery, all-white banquet rooms are calm before the storm, students in tiaras and shimmering suits pose in front of fairy lights, and dance floors light up with the whirlwind energy of the night.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Billie Eilish’s trio of fairies are all whimsy and sweetness.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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