- plural of fairy.
fairies
Example Sentences
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But that came to an abrupt end after a seven-minute tirade by Sandilands on 20 February, in which he accused Henderson of being "off with the fairies" and not pulling her weight at work.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Woodland fairies carrying giant daffodils or wearing hats covered in mushrooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
A bit further along, Perreau unveils a light green piece, created by Italian costume designer Ezio Toffolutti for one of the fairies in William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
I may, for example, find comfort in thinking there are fairies at the end of my garden who can carry messages to departed loved ones or protect my cabbages from pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
She set the bowl on the ground and backed away, in case her proximity might discourage the fairies.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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