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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

storylines

plural

Etymology

Origin of storyline

First recorded in 1945–50

Vocabulary lists containing storyline

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Storyline to watch: Titans running back Derrick Henry’s 16 carries for 9 yards last week was his worst performance ever as a starter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

A Kin “space” includes a Storyline feed for members to share photos and comments, a chat function and other familiar tools.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

After this video was produced, Govee pushed an update that renamed Storyline mode to Story mode and Competition mode to Action mode.

From The Verge • May 2, 2022

On Storyline, celebrities read aloud popular children’s books, which are lightly animated.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2020

Storyline: The eruption of a volcano threatens the life of locals.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2018

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