Make-believe (noun)

1. An imaginary world or situation created for the purpose of play or entertainment.
2. An imaginative or fantastic quality, especially in reference to stories or legends.

Origin:

The phrase 'make-believe' has been in use since the late 16th century. the word 'believe' means 'to accept as true or real' and the word 'make' means 'to create, imagine or invent', thus 'make-believe' means 'to create or imagine as true or real'.

Examples:

1. The children were lost in their own world of make-believe, pretending to be knights and princesses.
2. The theme park was a place of make-believe, where visitors could experience life in different times and places.
3. The play was full of make-believe elements, such as talking animals and magical transformations.
4. The book was a mix of fact and make-believe, blending historical events with imaginative storylines.
5. The movie was a make-believe tale of love and adventure in a far-off kingdom.