Anecdote (Noun)
Meaning
Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The author's anecdote about her childhood experience with racism was a powerful illustration of the book's themes.
- He shared an anecdote about his grandfather's bravery during the war that left the audience in awe.
- The comedian's anecdote about her disastrous first date had the crowd laughing hysterically.
- The professor's anecdote about Albert Einstein's quirky habits added a humanizing touch to the lecture on his theories.
- The politician's anecdote about her humble beginnings was meant to inspire the crowd, but it came across as insincere.