Definitions

1. noun

an account of events, experiences, or ideas expressed in words, images, or sounds

“She told a fascinating story of her travels around the world.”

2. noun

a narrative or fictional account in prose, verse, or other forms

“The short story won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature.”

3. noun

a record of events or facts about a particular time or period

“The news story was broadcast on television.”

4. verb

to tell or recount events, experiences, or ideas in words, images, or sounds

“She loves to tell stories to her grandchildren.”

5. verb

to make up or invent a fictional narrative

“He likes to spin stories about his adventures.”

6. verb

to furnish or embellish a narrative with details or embellishments

“The writer likes to add stories to the legend of the town.”

7. adjective

of or relating to the art of creating or telling stories

“The storybook was a collection of children’s stories.”

8. adjective

relating to the art of storytelling

“The story theatre was a place where actors performed stories.”

9. adverb

in a manner that involves storytelling or the telling of stories

“She likes to listen to stories of her ancestors.”

10. adverb

in a way that is characteristic of storytelling

“The writer likes to tell stories in a way that grabs the reader’s attention.”