Pronunciation

/stɔːri/

Definitions

Noun

A story can refer to:

1. A sequence of events that are narrated or imagined, often with a beginning, middle, and end, and often intended for entertainment or instruction: Told her a bedtime story about a brave knight.
2. A fictional or non-fictional account of past events: The epic tale of their journey across the ocean.
3. A unit of information in the news or media: The top story on the evening news.

Verb

To tell a story or spin a yarn means to narrate or recount an event or series of events: She told a thrilling story about her adventure in the jungle.

Noun (figurative)

In metaphorical use, it can denote a narrative or explanation: His life’s story is one of perseverance and resilience.

Phrases

• “Tell a story” or “share a story” means to communicate a narrative.
• “Share your story” invites personal anecdotes or experiences.
• “Lost in a good story” implies being fully absorbed in a narrative.
• “From the horse’s mouth” when referring to the original story or source.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He loved to read bedtime stories to his nephews every night.”
• Verb: “She sat around the campfire, telling stories under the stars.”
• Noun (figurative): “Her story of success inspired many young entrepreneurs.”

Synonyms

• Narrative
• Account
• Tale
• Episode
• Fable
• History
• Saga
• Adventure
• Explanation

Derived Terms

• Storytelling: The act of narrating or sharing stories.
• Plot: The sequence of events in a story.
• Character: A person or animal in a story.
• Arc: The development of a story from beginning to end.