storyline

American  

[stawr-ee-lahyn] / ˈstɔr iˌlaɪn /

Or story line

noun

• storylines
  plural

1. plot.

2. 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.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• storylines
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of storyline

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

storyline storylines

Insider Gaming called it "the best campaign ever created", while Eurogamer Germany described it as "a true action blockbuster", despite a "weak storyline".

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Deviation from that storyline can be unsettling; repeat any denial often enough and it can, to some, begin to feel sincere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Yet, this season has followed a different storyline.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

His confession that he doesn’t quite get the “Avengers” storyline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

I even weigh in on scene blocking and storyline issues.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

The latter seemingly bought into some of the era’s storylines and ringside magic, believing that a rousing speech to the wrestlers in the locker room would convince them to strike.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The three additional episodes, announced in June, will run for 30 minutes each and continue to be based on storylines from the original novel by Janice Hadlow.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

To prove her point, Spencer waves a smartphone in front of the camera and starts sharing an ambitious, cobbled-together itinerary that, true to her TV roots, includes multiple storylines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The BBC recently announced Smoggie Queens, which features predominantly LGBTQ+ characters, would be renewed for a third series, and it represents the community elsewhere through storylines in shows including Mr Loverman, Amandaland, Vigil and EastEnders.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Likewise, extended dance forms such as ballet didn’t become separated from storylines until the mid-twentieth century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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