storyline

or sto·ry line

[ stawr-ee-lahyn ]

noun

1. plot ( def 2 ).
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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storyline¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Disney has a choice whether to produce a program with certain fictional characters; the storyline could be re-written or changed.

From The Daily Beast

The storyline also gave Lady Grantham more agency, which appealed to McGovern.

From The Daily Beast

I think the dog deserved to have a little bit of a storyline, so that had as much to do with it as anything.

From The Daily Beast

And as previously mentioned, she joins forces with Iron Man and the pro-registration heroes during the Civil War storyline.

From The Daily Beast

This, alas, was the point when Fifty Shades of Grey had somehow storyline-mashed with Gone Girl.

From The Daily Beast

The novel has a lengthier storyline, a more intricate plot, and more characterization.

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