fairy light
fairy light · fairy lights
One of a set of decorative electric lights attached along the length of a cableOne of a set of decorative electric lights attached along the length of a cable.
Meaning
1 senses(usually plural)One of a set of decorative electric lights attached along the length of a cable.
More definitions
- a small colored light used for decoration (especially at Christmas)
Origin
From the similarity of such a light to a fairy lamp (small candle lamp).From the similarity of such a light to a fairy lamp (small candle lamp).
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Forms
plural: fairy lights| Singular | fairy light |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedfairy-lit