story
noun
a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
stories
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pluralof story.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This afternoon, Prince Harry will be in the Midlands visiting a school to look at how the stories of wounded military personnel can inspire young people as part of his Invictus Foundation.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
It arrives as audiences and filmmakers signal an openness to revisiting stories about women long shaped by men accustomed to processing female identity through a saint-sinner binary.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
There are stories in ballet, yes, but the allure is in the fluid possibilities of the human body and the expression therein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
After the fire department shared a video of Suki’s rescue on its Facebook page, commenters shared their own stories of their furry friends being rescued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
They were real, like stories of the Memekwesewak.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
