Meaning & Definition of word "Story"

Story

/ˈstɔːri/

noun:

  • 1. A narrative, either true or fictitious, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the reader or listener.
    • Example: The author wrote a captivating story about a young girl who discovers a hidden world.
  • 2. A report of an event or series of events.
    • Example: The news story covered the recent developments in the political crisis.
  • 3. A literary work created from the author's imagination.
    • Example: She shares her story in her first novel, drawing from her own life experiences.
  • 4. A sequence of events or an account of something that has happened.
    • Example: He told an engaging story about his travels across Europe.
  • 5. A fabricated or exaggerated version of events, often to deceive or entertain.
    • Example: His story about how he won the race was a bit too far-fetched.

Etymology

Middle English storie, from Old French estorie, from Latin historia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the story goes:

a phrase indicating the version of events that is commonly told or believed.

long story short:

to summarize or skip to the main point of a story.

tell the story:

to narrate an account of events.

story of my life:

a phrase indicating a situation that reflects someone's usual experiences or misfortunes.

Related Words

narrative:

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

fable:

A short story, typically with a moral lesson.

tale:

A fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.

legend:

A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not authenticated.

Slang Meanings of story

Meaning: Tall tale

Example Sentence: That sounds like a tall tale; there's no way that really happened!

Meaning: Horror story

Example Sentence: The way he talks about his last job is like a horror story.