once upon a time

Definition

A long time ago; at some time in the past (a traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales).

Example Sentences

• "Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a beautiful princess."
• "There was once upon a time a charcoal-burner who had a son, and he was also a charcoal-burner."
• "Once upon a time, there was a Goblin Queen And she lived in a grand palace..."