fiction /ˈfɪkʃən/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •writing, such as stories and books, that tells of things made up rather than real factsI am a great reader of fiction. •A verbal or written account that is not based on actual events (often intended to mislead); an untrue belief.The company’s accounts contained a number of blatant fictions.The butler’s account of the crime was pure fiction. •A legal fiction. formsfictions Phrases with fiction polite fictionA social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment.
