as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold
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Recent Examples of leprechaun
Where do leprechauns sit to relax?
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Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
On Saint Patrick’s Day, luck gets reduced to four-leaf clovers and leprechaun gold.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Spectators along the route wore kilts, orange wigs, Irish flags and full leprechaun ensembles.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
This East Bay Regional Park will host a Sunday scavenger hunt for treasures hidden by nature-loving leprechauns.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
On Saint Patrick’s Day, luck gets reduced to four-leaf clovers and leprechaun gold.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Spectators along the route wore kilts, orange wigs, Irish flags and full leprechaun ensembles.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
This East Bay Regional Park will host a Sunday scavenger hunt for treasures hidden by nature-loving leprechauns.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leprechaun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leprechaun
Noun
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The original is set in an Australian rainforest populated by fairies, one of whom accidentally shrinks a logger to fairy size.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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The company behind that trio of elves, some of the most iconic mascots in pop culture, is the same corporation that put breakfast on the table in the first place.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Big money, uneven returns Steyer’s spending dwarfs every other candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The dwarf fig is worth considering.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The move forces her to plunge herself into his fantastical maze-realm to retrieve him in 13 hours, lest he be turned into a goblin.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Leprechaun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leprechaun. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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