Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tale

noun

/teɪl/

Definition

A tale is a story or narrative, often involving fanciful or imaginative elements.

Examples

Once upon a time, a brave knight fought a dragon in an epic tale.
Her grandmother told her a beautiful tale of love and adventure.
The children’s book was filled with whimsical tales that sparked their imagination.

Meaning

The term ‘tale’ typically refers to a narrative that can entertain, instruct, or convey a moral lesson. Tales can be fictional or based on real events.