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 of fabrication

• 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

Furthermore, Boston Dynamics is actively collaborating with existing clients to export Atlas beyond auto plants into aerospace, semiconductor fabrication, and life sciences. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

On the city’s north side, there’s already a Samsung semiconductor fabrication plant, where computer chips are manufactured. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

The presentation features production puppets, fabrication insights and techniques, plus a live Q&A. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

There is something about the juxtaposition of her demure lace with a more revealing fabrication that feels decidedly fresh. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

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