Synonyms

storyline

American

[stawr-ee-lahyn] / ˈstɔr iˌlaɪn /

Or story line

noun

plot.
a detailed description of the plot of a motion picture, TV series, etc., especially a description used by writers, producers, prospective investors, or the like.

Etymology

Origin of storyline

First recorded in 1945–50

Vocabulary lists containing storyline

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Granted, this upscaled, agreeably rangy treatment of an adventure storyline that wouldn’t have been out of place on the show could have attempted more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Between them, chronologically, is a storyline shot in color but with the warm, grainy look of film.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

That’s a little bit of an Easter egg, a storyline that will play out in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I asked him if he could talk to his boss about killing the Burned Beauty’s Beau storyline.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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