Word
fairies
US/ˈfɛɹiz/
UK/fˈeəɹɪz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. small, magical creatures from old stories that usually have wings and special powers. They are often shown as tiny people who live in nature.
n. plural form of 'fairy'; refers to mythical beings of folklore often depicted as small, winged humanoids possessing magical abilities.
Examples
“The children believe that fairies live in the garden.”
“In many traditional folk tales, fairies are not just cute creatures but can be quite mischievous or even dangerous to humans.”
“The Victorian era saw a resurgence of interest in fairies, as artists and writers sought to escape industrial reality through the whimsical and supernatural themes of folklore.”
Examples
simple
“The children believe that fairies live in the garden.”
contextual
“In many traditional folk tales, fairies are not just cute creatures but can be quite mischievous or even dangerous to humans.”
complex
“The Victorian era saw a resurgence of interest in fairies, as artists and writers sought to escape industrial reality through the whimsical and supernatural themes of folklore.”
Usage
Plural form of 'fairy'; the spelling changes from '-y' to '-ies'.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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