pixie

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Favorites by Diana Ross and Beyoncé are held up to the roar of the crowd before pixie dust is released from the musical’s original Broadway cast album.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Seberg’s haircut in the original film, a super-short, blond pixie cut, rewrote fashion trends around the world and encapsulated a spirit of youthful, diffident insouciance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

She accessorised the look with a spiky beach blonde pixie cut and stylish eyeglasses.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Musk’s association with his companies is like market pixie dust, which is why Tesla’s board of directors has bent over backwards to give him money he doesn’t need in an effort to keep him happy.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

“Have you ever woken a pixie from its winter sleep? Foolish thing to do. We move them while they’re tired but not sleeping.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff