fable

noun
UK: /ˈfeɪ.bəl/
US: /ˈfeɪ.bəl/

  1. A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often using animals as characters.

    1. My favorite fable is about the tortoise and the hare.
    2. The teacher read a fable to the class, illustrating the importance of honesty and hard work.

  2. A story that is not based on facts and is difficult to believe.

    1. His story about finding a treasure was just a fable.
    2. The news report dismissed the politician's claims as a mere fable, lacking any credible evidence.

Synonyms

tale parable allegory myth legend story

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fable" in English means: A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often using animals as characters., A story that is not based on facts and is difficult to believe..

The phonetic transcription of "fable" is /ˈfeɪ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈfeɪ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fable": tale, parable, allegory, myth, legend, story.

Example usage of "fable": "My favorite fable is about the tortoise and the hare.". More examples on the page.