fairyland

noun

fairy·​land ˈfer-ē-ˌland How to pronounce fairyland (audio)
1
: the land of fairies
2
: a place of delicate beauty or magical charm

Examples of fairyland in a Sentence

a winter fairyland of snow-covered trees
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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fairyland was in 1600

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“Fairyland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairyland. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fairyland

noun
fairy·​land -ˌland How to pronounce fairyland (audio)
1
: the land of fairies
2
: a place of delicate beauty or magical charm
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