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
The series centers around Timmy Turner, a miserable 10-year-old whose life improves significantly after he is given two fairy godparents named Wanda and Cosmo.
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Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The toy projects an AI hologram companion that resembles a dragon or fairy.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The farm’s shop, walking trails, lavender labyrinth, and fairy garden are open year-round.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep the lighting low and cosy with fairy lights or candles.
—Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Kardashian then shared a video of a merry-go-round, featuring reindeers and an elf on top, as well as a snap of garland, candles and fairy lights on a dining table.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Other destinations offer unique experiences, like Cappadocia in Turkey, where travelers can ride horseback as the full moon shines a spotlight on the destination’s otherworldly fairy chimneys.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The toy projects an AI hologram companion that resembles a dragon or fairy.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The farm’s shop, walking trails, lavender labyrinth, and fairy garden are open year-round.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep the lighting low and cosy with fairy lights or candles.
—Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Kardashian then shared a video of a merry-go-round, featuring reindeers and an elf on top, as well as a snap of garland, candles and fairy lights on a dining table.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Other destinations offer unique experiences, like Cappadocia in Turkey, where travelers can ride horseback as the full moon shines a spotlight on the destination’s otherworldly fairy chimneys.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairy. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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