fiction

/ˈfɪkʃən/
noun
  1. Literature in the form of prose, especially novels and short stories, that describes imaginary events and people.
    • The library has a large section dedicated to science fiction.
    • She loves reading fiction, especially fantasy novels about dragons.
    • Many authors write fiction to explore ideas that are not possible in real life.
  2. Something that is invented or untrue; a made-up story or statement.
    • His excuse for being late was pure fiction.
    • Don't believe everything you hear; some news is just fiction.
    • The rumor turned out to be complete fiction.
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