leprechaun
noun
lep·re·chaun
ˈle-prə-ˌkän 
-ˌkȯn
: a mischievous elf (see elf sense 1) of Irish folklore usually believed to reveal the hiding place of treasure if caught
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the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold
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According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Beyond its religious roots, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by everything from shamrocks and leprechauns to corned beef and a spirited round (or two) of green beer.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Where do leprechauns sit to relax?
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
The legend suggests that wearing green will keep you safe from being pinched by a leprechaun.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 17 Feb. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Beyond its religious roots, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by everything from shamrocks and leprechauns to corned beef and a spirited round (or two) of green beer.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Where do leprechauns sit to relax?
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
The legend suggests that wearing green will keep you safe from being pinched by a leprechaun.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leprechaun
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“Leprechaun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leprechaun. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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leprechaun
noun
lep·re·chaun
ˈlep-rə-ˌkän
-ˌkȯn
: a mischievous elf of Irish folklore that some believe will reveal where treasure is hidden if caught
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