1. A narrative or account that is fabricated, false, or created from imagination rather than based on facts
The witness admitted that his testimony was just a made-up story.
A testemunha admitiu que seu depoimento era apenas uma história inventada.
2. A fictional narrative created for entertainment purposes
She told the children a made-up story about a magical forest.
Ela contou às crianças uma história inventada sobre uma floresta mágica.