fairy tale

US /ˈfer.i ˌteɪl/
UK /ˈfer.i ˌteɪl/
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1.

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

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She read a fairy tale to her daughter before bedtime.
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Many classic fairy tales have been adapted into movies.
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2.

an incredible or misleading story or explanation

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His promises turned out to be nothing but a fairy tale.
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Don't believe that fairy tale about getting rich quick.
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