Meaning of the word tales in English

What does tales mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tales

US /teɪlz/
UK /teɪlz/

Plural Noun

stories, especially imaginary or untrue ones

Example:
Grandma used to tell us bedtime tales.
The book is a collection of folk tales from around the world.