plural fantasies
1
: something that is produced by the imagination : an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality
His plans are pure fantasy.
He can hardly tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
His plans are just fantasies.
Her fantasy is to be a film star.
romantic/sexual fantasies
She's living in a fantasy world. [=her ideas or plans are not realistic]
2
: the act of imagining something : imagination
His plans are the product of pure fantasy.
3
: a book, movie, etc., that tells a story about things that happen in an imaginary world
I spent my summer reading fantasies.
I spent my summer reading fantasy (books).
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fantasy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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