fairylights

noun

UK /ˈfeəri laɪts/

US /ˈferi laɪts/

Small colored lights on a string that people hang up to decorate.

We put fairylights around the window for the party.

SYNONYMS

string lights fairy lights twinkle lights holiday lights decorative lights

RELATED WORDS

garland lantern ornament Christmas tree illumination

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small lights used to decorate a Christmas tree.

The tree looked magical with fairylights all over it.

3. Tiny glowing lights worn or carried for a festive look.

She wrapped fairylights around her hair for the concert.

4. Lights strung outdoors to brighten a garden or patio.

Fairylights hung between the trees in the backyard.