What does TALES mean?

Parts of Speech

Tales is a noun.

Definitions

Tales are stories, especially those that are imaginative or fictitious.

Pronunciations

US: /teɪlz/

UK: /teɪlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "tales" comes from the Old English word "talu," which means "a story, tale, or number." The word has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to imaginative or fictitious stories that are passed down from generation to generation.

Synonyms

Stories, fables, legends, myths, narratives, yarns.

Related Words

Beast, bread, faith, heart, humor, laugh, music, peace, voice, watch.

Example Sentences

• The children loved to hear their grandmothers tales of adventure.
• The book was filled with tales of magic and wonder.
• The town was known for its tales of ghosts and haunted houses.
• She spun a tale about a brave knight who saved a princess from a dragon.
• He told tales of his travels to far-off lands.