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
Examples of fairy in a Sentence
fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
Recent Examples on the Web
On the Blumarine spring 2026 runway in Milan on Friday, models tapped into their inner bohemian-fairy party girl personas with charcoal eyeliner smudged around their eyes, faded hues on their lips and tired waves in their hair.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
String fairy lights along the railing, line your steps with lanterns filled with faux candles or add wall sconces beside the door.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Creating a pumpkin fairy village channels a whimsical aesthetic that still screams fall.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
The fairy houses – known as domus de janas in Sardinian – date back over 5,000 years to the late Neolithic and Copper Age.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From dreamy fairy shimmer that feels perfect for date night, to sultry wine tones that look just right wrapped around a glass of merlot at Sunday dinner, these nails are setting the mood for the season.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Incurring the wrath of the fairy folk for spilling milk, that’s what.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The lottery fairies have given you more time.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
String fairy lights along the railing, line your steps with lanterns filled with faux candles or add wall sconces beside the door.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Creating a pumpkin fairy village channels a whimsical aesthetic that still screams fall.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
The fairy houses – known as domus de janas in Sardinian – date back over 5,000 years to the late Neolithic and Copper Age.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From dreamy fairy shimmer that feels perfect for date night, to sultry wine tones that look just right wrapped around a glass of merlot at Sunday dinner, these nails are setting the mood for the season.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Incurring the wrath of the fairy folk for spilling milk, that’s what.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The lottery fairies have given you more time.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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