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Definition of fairyland

fairyland

/ˈfɛr.i.lænd/
fair · y · land
Plural:fairylands
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• noun

1

The imaginary realm or mythical country inhabited by fairies and other magical creatures.

Example

"The children's storybook tells the tale of a young boy who wanders through a hollow tree into fairyland."

2

A real place or state of mind characterized by enchanting beauty, idyllic charm, or idealistic delusion.

Example

"After the overnight snowfall, the frost-covered forest looked like a winter fairyland."

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• Nearby Words

fairy slipper
fairyfloss
fairyfolk
fairyland
fairylike
fairytale
fairywren

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 16th century, notably popularized by Edmund Spenser's epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' (1590), combining 'fairy' (from Old French 'faerie', meaning enchantment) and 'land'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fairyland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fairyland
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