fair·y
 fairy
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- pronunciation:
- feI
ri
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
fairies |
| definition: |
A fairy is a tiny imaginary being that looks like a human. In stories, fairies often have wings and have magic powers.
In the story, a kind fairy helps the lost princess find her way home.
- similar words:
- dwarf
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The words
fairy and
ferry are similar in sound but have different meanings. To find out why you are more likely to ride on a ferry than on a fairy, look up the word
ferry.