fabrication

noun

fab·​ri·​ca·​tion ˌfa-bri-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of fabricating

2

: a product of fabrication

especially : lie, falsehood

Synonyms

• lie
• tale
• story

Examples of fabrication in a Sentence

her claim that she had been a nurse during the war proved to be a total fabrication

the notion that the Colossus of Rhodes could straddle the harbor was a fabrication of medieval writers

Recent Examples on the Web

A lot of things people say about him are movie fabrications. —Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025

Here, find a 400 thread count designed for a sturdy, breathable fabrication that only feels better wash after wash. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025

Production and fabrication of extra-large glass panels rely on specialized equipment and occur only at a limited number of plants in the world, meaning transportation increases the carbon footprint. —Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025

Regarding transparency and messaging to consumers, starting with spring 2026 each garment will feature a QR code that customers can scan to see its fabrication, origin, manufacturing details, sustainable certifications and details about the artisans that crafted the piece. —Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fabricacionne, borrowed from Latin fabricātiōn-, fabricātiō, from fabricāre, fabricārī "to fashion, shape, construct" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at fabricate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fabrication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

fabrication

noun

fab·​ri·​ca·​tion ˌfab-ri-ˈkā-shən 

: confabulation