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fairytale

/ˈfɛəriˌteɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does fairytale mean?

noun

A story, especially one for children, that is not meant to be taken literally and typically features magical or supernatural elements.

Example

"The children loved listening to the fairytale about the brave knight and the dragon."

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