Fairy lights

Fairy lights

FAIRY LIGHTS /feəy lights/
Noun United Kingdom

The general name for Christmas Lights.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Fairy lights, that is."
"I've never seen such a Fairy lights in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for decorative string lights. Americans use 'string lights' or 'twinkle lights'. British decoration terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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