a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
a fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel.
such narratives or tales as a branch of literature: song and story.
the plot or succession of incidents of a novel, poem, drama, etc.: The characterizations were good, but the story was weak.
a narration of an incident or a series of events or an example of these that is or may be narrated, as an anecdote, joke, etc.
a narration of the events in the life of a person or the existence of a thing, or such events as a subject for narration: the story of medicine; the story of his life.
a report or account of a matter; statement or allegation: The story goes that he rejected the offer.
news story.
a lie or fabrication: What he said about himself turned out to be a story.
Obsolete. history.
verb (used with object),sto·ried,sto·ry·ing.
to ornament with pictured scenes, as from history or legend.
Obsolete. to tell the history or story of.
Origin of story
1
1175–1225; Middle English storie<Anglo-French estorie<Latin historiahistory
stormy, stormy petrel, Stornoway, Storrs, Storting, story, story arc, storyboard, storybook, story line, storyteller
Definition for story (2 of 3)
story2
[ stawr-ee, stohr-ee ]
/ ˈstɔr i, ˈstoʊr i /
noun,pluralsto·ries.
a complete horizontal section of a building, having one continuous or practically continuous floor.
the set of rooms on the same floor or level of a building.
any major horizontal architectural division, as of a façade or the wall of a nave.
a layer.
Also especially British, sto·rey .
Origin of story
2
1350–1400; Middle English storie<Anglo-Latin historia picture decorating a building, a part of the building so decorated, hence floor, story <Latin historiahistory
Definition for story (3 of 3)
Story
[ stawr-ee, stohr-ee ]
/ ˈstɔr i, ˈstoʊr i /
noun
Joseph, 1779–1845, U.S. jurist.
William Wet·more[wet-mawr, -mohr], /ˈwɛtˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr/, 1819–95, U.S. sculptor and poet.
We know that Malcolm X, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, told his story truthfully.
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His story in our latest issue—the techno-nationalism issue—explains how the coronavirus pandemic appears to be accelerating Brazil’s slide toward a surveillance state.
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That’s been the dominant theme for years, and that’s the story of the recent selloff and mini-bounceback that followed.
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On their fourth date, they wrote a story about aliens together.
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Reporter Tarryn Mento will join us Wednesday on VOSD at Home to talk about her story.
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The story of fluoridation reads like a postmodern fable, and the moral is clear: a scientific discovery might seem like a boon.
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In its attempt to discredit the story, the JPO inadvertently confirmed that fact.
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And extortion makes a lot more sense before a story hits the news wire, not after.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
They were going to tell their story, consequences be damned.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003|Vicky Ward|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The juxtaposition planted a story of association on websites that touted both men for their talks.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
For Ignacio knew that the Spanish officer was glad enough to believe the story the spy told him.
A Prisoner of Morro|Upton Sinclair
The story is simple enough, but Miss Doudney handles it well.
The Old Masters and Their Pictures|Sarah Tytler
I see I shall have to explain this, although I had hoped to get right along with my story.
Houlihan's Equation|Walt Sheldon
In a sweet and sonorous voice she made her speech, and told her story.
The Art of Disappearing|John Talbot Smith
Differences is vitally interesting, both as a story and as a moral lesson….
By-Ways of War|James Jeffrey Roche
British Dictionary definitions for story (1 of 2)
story1
/ (ˈstɔːrɪ) /
nounplural-ries
a narration of a chain of events told or written in prose or verse
Also called: short storya piece of fiction, briefer and usually less detailed than a novel
Also called: story linethe plot of a book, film, etc
an event that could be the subject of a narrative
a report or statement on a matter or event
the event or material for such a report
informala lie, fib, or untruth
cut a long story shortormake a long story shortto leave out details in a narration
the same old storyinformalthe familiar or regular course of events
the story goesit is commonly said or believed
verb-ries, -ryingor-ried(tr)
to decorate (a pot, wall, etc) with scenes from history or legends
Word Origin for story
C13: from Anglo-French estorie, from Latin historia; see history