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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Starring Milly Alcock as Superman’s antisocial cousin, the franchise’s latest installment has a lackluster storyline overloaded with jokey antics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Her final storyline centres around an historic murder said to "forever change the lives of all those connected in the present day".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

JG: Yeah, I think this is a sneaky important storyline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The short version is that even if you’re feeling less than patriotic under current conditions, the U.S. men’s national team, circa 2026, comes with high drama and an intriguing storyline.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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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