1. a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters
2. a false or fictitious story; a lie

1. to tell fictitious stories; to lie
Usage: archaic

Examples

• Aesop’s fables teach important life lessons through animal characters.
• The fable of the tortoise and the hare shows that slow and steady wins the race.
• His story about meeting a celebrity was just a fable to impress his friends.
• Children love reading fables because they’re entertaining and educational.
• The politician’s promises turned out to be nothing but fables.
• Ancient cultures used fables to pass down wisdom to younger generations.