Synonyms of leprechaun

leprechaun

noun

ˈle-prə-ˌkän 

as in fairy

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fairy
• elf
• dwarf
• goblin
• faerie
• gnome
• troll
• pixie
• sprite
• brownie
• puck
• fay
• gremlin
• hobgoblin
• kobold
• little people
• changeling
• ghoul
• banshee
• kelpie
• hag
• ogre
• imp
• nixie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leprechaun

According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color. — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

Beyond its religious roots, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by everything from shamrocks and leprechauns to corned beef and a spirited round (or two) of green beer. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026

Why do leprechauns hate amusement parks? — Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026

On Saint Patrick’s Day, luck gets reduced to four-leaf clovers and leprechaun gold. — Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026