Story Definition & Meaning
story
- noun
- 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"
- a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; "he writes stories for the magazines"
- a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"
- 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"
- 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"
- a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?"
"Story" in song lyrics
See how story is used in real songs:
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"Now let me break it on down and tell the story"
2 Live Crew — Break it on Down -
"So one day to your kids you will tell the story"
2 Live Crew — Ghetto Bass II -
"Just in case you didn't know my story"
9th Prince — Just in Case
Words that rhyme with story
Usage tips for "story"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "story" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for story to find words that pair well.