Anecdote

/ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

During the meeting, she shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work.

A narrative or account of a particular event, often highlighting a specific theme or moral.

His book is filled with anecdotes from his travels around the world.

A brief personal story used to illustrate a point or convey an idea.

I used an anecdote about teamwork to emphasize the importance of collaboration in our project.

From French 'anecdote', derived from Greek 'anekdota' meaning 'things unpublished'.

anecdotal evidence

Information based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

share an anecdote

To tell a short, interesting story about a real event.

anecdote of the day

A daily brief story that is interesting and often humorous.

biography

A detailed description of a person's life.

memoir

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

tale

A narrative that can be true or imaginary.

A funny story to lighten the mood.

He always has an anecdote ready to start the night off right.

A relatable story that people can connect with.

She dropped an anecdote that everyone found relatable during the discussion.