Plot

/plɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The sequence of events that make up a story or narrative.

The plot of the novel revolves around a young girl's quest to find her missing father.

A small piece of ground, especially for planting or building.

They purchased a plot of land to build their dream house.

A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

The police uncovered a plot to steal valuable artifacts from the museum.

verb

To devise the sequence of events in a story.

The author spent months plotting the intricate details of her novel.

To create a graph or diagram representing data.

The scientist plotted the results of her experiments on a graph to visualize the trends.

Middle English, from Old French 'plot', meaning a small piece of ground.

plot twist

A sudden and unexpected change in the course of the plot.

plot thickens

The situation becomes more complicated.

to plot against

To secretly plan to harm someone or undermine them.

subplot

A secondary or minor plot that runs parallel to the main plot.

plotter

A person who plans or schemes.

plotline

The main story or storyline in a work of literature.

To devise a plan or scheme, often with nefarious intent.

They were plotting to overthrow the manager.

To lie low or keep something under wraps.

He's been plotting since he got fired.