What does FABLE mean?

Fable

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈfeɪb(ə)l/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈfeɪb(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "fable" originated from the Latin word "fabula" which means "a story". Fables have been used as a method of teaching morality and life lessons since ancient times. They were popularized in the middle ages when Aesops fables were translated into various languages.

Synonyms: Allegory, parable, tale, myth, legend.

Related Words: Moral, myth, story, fairy, parle.

Example Sentences:

• The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches us that slow and steady wins the race.
• The fable of the boy who cried wolf teaches us not to lie.
• Aesops fables are still popular among children today.