parable

noun
UK: /ˈpærəbl/
US: /ˈpærəbəl/

  1. A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

    1. The parable teaches us to be kind to others.
    2. The priest shared a moving parable about forgiveness during his sermon last Sunday.

  2. A succinct story, in prose or verse, which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles.

    1. Jesus often taught using a parable.
    2. The teacher told a complex parable that challenged students to think critically about social justice.

Synonyms

fable story tale exemplum allegory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parable" in English means: A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson., A succinct story, in prose or verse, which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles..

The phonetic transcription of "parable" is /ˈpærəbl/ in British English and /ˈpærəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parable": fable, story, tale, exemplum, allegory.

Example usage of "parable": "The parable teaches us to be kind to others.". More examples on the page.