plural elves
ˈelvz 
1
: a small often mischievous fairy
2
: a small lively creature
also
: a usually lively mischievous or malicious person
elfishly
adverb
extremely low frequency
Examples of elf in a Sentence
Noun
elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The hanging fireplace, seemingly lit by house elves, pairs nicely with the gratis bottles of spirits and Chilean wine.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
And all these dwarves and elves and humans go, ‘What?
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The special will be made available on Disney+ the following day, and the elves will head to ABC’s shelves later in the season.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Visitors won’t experience any flashing lights, dancing elves or blaring carols.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The hanging fireplace, seemingly lit by house elves, pairs nicely with the gratis bottles of spirits and Chilean wine.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
And all these dwarves and elves and humans go, ‘What?
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The special will be made available on Disney+ the following day, and the elves will head to ABC’s shelves later in the season.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elf
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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