Synonyms of leprechauns

leprechauns

noun

plural of leprechaun

as in fairies

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

• fairies
• elves
• goblins
• dwarfs
• faeries
• gnomes
• pixies
• trolls
• sprites
• brownies
• gremlins
• hobgoblins
• pucks
• fays
• kobolds
• little people
• ghouls
• changelings
• banshees
• imps
• kelpies
• nixies
• ogres
• hags

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leprechauns

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

Where do leprechauns sit to relax? — Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026

There were also roaming leprechauns and carnival rides. — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026

Irish symbols, booze and leprechauns were glorified. — Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026

On a recent weeklong daddy-and-me trip to Ireland, the duo donned sports coats and tweed hats to board planes, hunted for green apples in hotel gyms, and fueled up on Irish pub food for energy to chase leprechauns. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025

Smart general managers, George Paton included, hoard them the way evil leprechauns hoard their gold. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025