storietteˈ or storyetteˈ noun

A short tale

storiolˈogist noun

storiolˈogy noun

The scientific study of folk tales

stoˈrying noun and adjective

stoˈryboard noun

(a board on which is mounted) a series of rough sketches showing the sequence of film images to be used in an advertisement, cinema film, television programme, etc

stoˈrybook noun

A book of tales true or fictitious, esp one for children

adjective

1. Unreal, fantastic
2. Rather luckier or happier than in real life

stoˈryline noun

The main plot of a novel, film, television series, etc, or line along which the plot is to develop

stoˈryteller noun

1. A person who relates tales
2. A liar (informal)

stoˈrytelling noun

cut a long story short

To come quickly to the point without lingering over details

end of story (informal)

The matter or discussion is closed

the same old story

An often-repeated event or situation

the story goes

It is generally said