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
Recent Examples on the Web
Although the term might conjure thoughts of minuscule garden gnomes and fairies, the reality is quite the opposite.
—
ABC News, 12 May 2026
According to traditional folklore, finding a ring of mushrooms on your property means that fairies have been at work.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Had my mother arranged these dragons to meet the fairy on our path?
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Creative touches have been placed throughout, so visitors will want to keep an eye out for the fairy gardens and fairy homes under various plants.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The early universe, a mere whisper after the Big Bang, just a few hundred million years old — that's when the first stars and galaxies were starting to flicker on, like fairy lights across a cosmic dark.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 4 May 2026
And there’s a fairy circle of grand conifers, whose center is perfect for picnicking — or perhaps casting witchy spells.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Mojo has a different menu for the evening and it’s beautifully lit up with fairy lights.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ABC News, 12 May 2026
According to traditional folklore, finding a ring of mushrooms on your property means that fairies have been at work.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Had my mother arranged these dragons to meet the fairy on our path?
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Creative touches have been placed throughout, so visitors will want to keep an eye out for the fairy gardens and fairy homes under various plants.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The early universe, a mere whisper after the Big Bang, just a few hundred million years old — that's when the first stars and galaxies were starting to flicker on, like fairy lights across a cosmic dark.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 4 May 2026
And there’s a fairy circle of grand conifers, whose center is perfect for picnicking — or perhaps casting witchy spells.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Mojo has a different menu for the evening and it’s beautifully lit up with fairy lights.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
