Narration
/nəˈreɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act or process of telling a story or recounting events.
The narration of the historical events captivated the audience.
A commentary or explanation accompanying a visual presentation.
The film's narration provided essential background information about the characters.
The written or spoken account of a story or account of events.
Her narration of the novel was so engaging that I couldn't put the book down.
Etymology
From Latin 'narratio', from 'narrare' meaning 'to tell'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
narration style
The particular manner or technique in which a story is narrated.
first-person narration
A way of telling a story from the perspective of the narrator.
third-person narration
A way of presenting a story where the narrator is outside of the action.
Related Words
narrator
A person who narrates, or tells a story.
narrative
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
anecdote
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Slang Meanings
Storytime
Let's have a storytime where you narrate your weekend adventures.
Spill the tea
Come on, spill the tea—give us the narration of what happened last night!