English Explanatory Dictionary

fairy light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One of a set of decorative electric lights attached along the length of a cable.

Word forms

fairy light fairy lights

Etymology

From the similarity of such a light to a fairy lamp (small candle lamp).

Synonyms

Christmas light fairy lamp

Derived words

fairy-lit

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