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1. a. : an account of incidents or events. b. : a statement regarding the facts pertinent to a situation in question. c. : anecdote. especially : an amusing one. 2. a. : a fictional narrative shorter than a novel. specifically : short story. b. : the intrigue or plot of a narrative or dramatic work. 3. : a widely circulated rumor. 4.
a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale. Synonyms: chronicle, history, record, anecdote, fable, legend, romance. a fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel.
STORY definition: 1. a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events: 2. a report in a…. Learn more.
noun. The telling of a happening or connected series of happenings, whether true or fictitious; account; narration. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An anecdote or joke. Webster's New World. A fictional composition in prose or poetry, shorter than a novel; narrative; tale; specif., short story. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
A narrative about people and events, usually including an interesting plot, is a story. A story can be fictional or true, and it can be written, read aloud, or made up on the spot. Journalists write stories for newspapers, and gossips spread stories that may or may not be true.
Define story. story synonyms, story pronunciation, story translation, English dictionary definition of story. n. pl. sto·ries 1. An account or recital of an event or a series of events, either true or fictitious, as: a. An account or report regarding the facts of an...
Definition of story noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of STORY. 1. [count] : a description of how something happened. The movie is based on a true story. What is the story behind (the making of) this painting? That's not the whole story. [=there are more details to be told] Many years later they met again, but that's another story.
STORY definition: 1. a description of a series of real or imaginary events which is intended to entertain people: 2…. Learn more.
A story is a description of imaginary people and events, which is written or told in order to entertain. The second story in the book is titled "The Scholar." I shall tell you a story about four little rabbits.
