magic carpet

magic carpet

A carpet capable of propelling itself through the air, usually as people ride on it. Typically featured in fantasy stories and fairy tales. My kids love hearing fantastical stories that are full of monsters, spells, and magic carpet rides.
See also: carpet, magic
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a magic carpet

a means of sudden and effortless travel.
In fairy tales, a magic carpet is able to transport a person sitting on it to any place they desire.
See also: carpet, magic
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a magic carpet
  • a/your fairy godmother
  • fairy godmother
  • a fairy godmother
  • godmother
  • fairy tale
  • break a/the spell
  • break the spell
  • cast a spell
  • cast a spell on (someone or something)
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Known for his energetically experimental treatment of materials (ARs January 1998, July 1999 and November 1999), Thomas Heatherwick's latest project brings a magic carpet to the centre of Newcastle, enlivening and animating a desolate public realm.
Storytellers and musicians perform at El Pomar Magic Carpet Theater, where youngsters can also stage their own plays.
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