storyline

Or sto·ry line

[stawr-ee-lahyn]

noun

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storyline¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

What sounds like the storyline of a medieval palace drama often plays out in real-life honey bee colonies.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has impressed critics and been praised for its storyline, battles and performances following its release earlier this year.

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Many of their series appear to follow romance storylines over multiple episodes of just a few minutes each.

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This is a play-off path laden with storylines for Wales, who have struck lucky once again when it comes to securing home advantage.

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Kali, or 008, made a brief appearance in a Season 2 storyline — Eleven temporarily joined her gang of misfits to help in Kali’s mission of getting revenge on people who worked in the lab.

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