Story (Noun)
Meaning 1
A trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She told a story about having a pet elephant when she was a child, but it was completely made up.
- He got in trouble for telling a story about breaking his toy, when in reality he had just misplaced it.
- The child's story about the dog eating her homework was not very convincing.
- Stop telling stories and admit that you forgot to do your homework.
- Her story about being sick was just an excuse to get out of going to school.
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Meaning 2
A piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; "he writes stories for the magazines".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The novel tells the story of a young woman's journey to self-discovery in a foreign land.
- He writes stories for the magazines that are always full of adventure and suspense.
- The story of the underdog who became a champion is an inspiration to many.
- The author's latest story is a romance that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
- The children sat around the campfire listening to their grandfather tell a story of bravery and sacrifice.
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Meaning 3
A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The movie was based on a true story of a brave firefighter who saved a family from a burning building.
- Her short story won first prize in the literary magazine's annual contest.
- The story of their first meeting was one that they would tell their grandchildren for years to come.
- The documentary presented a detailed story of the environmental disaster and its aftermath.
- The news anchor's dramatic storytelling brought the breaking story to life for viewers at home.
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Meaning 4
A record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The book is a story of love and loss set against the backdrop of war.
- She gave a detailed account of her trip to Europe, including every museum she visited and every meal she ate.
- The company's story of innovation and perseverance has inspired countless entrepreneurs.
- The ancient civilizations left behind a rich story of art and architecture that continues to awe people today.
- The historian spent years researching and writing the story of the city's founding and early development.
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Meaning 5
A short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The breaking story was picked up by news outlets worldwide and quickly went viral.
- The news channel led with a story about a recent earthquake that struck the region.
- A full report of the event will be the lead story on tonight's news broadcast.
- The anchor prefaced the story with a warning about the graphic nature of the footage.
- The top story of the day was the announcement of a new economic stimulus package.
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Meaning 6
A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Our apartment building only has three stories so it's not too far to walk up to the top.
- She tripped on the stairs and fell from the top story to the bottom.
- A story was added to the hotel during renovations to accommodate more guests.
- My grandfather's old house was small, with only one and a half stories.
- The elevator only serves every other story, so you need to take the stairs sometimes.