fairy tale


noun

a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.
an incredible or misleading statement, account, or belief: His story of being a millionaire is just a fairy tale.
Also called fairy story.

Origin of fairy tale

First recorded in 1740–50

British Dictionary definitions for fairy tale

fairy tale

fairy story


noun

a story about fairies or other mythical or magical beings, esp one of traditional origin told to children
a highly improbable account