storyline

American  

[stawr-ee-lahyn] / ˈstɔr iˌlaɪn /

Or story line

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.

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Etymology

Origin of storyline

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"By supporting players at all levels, we're building deeper talent pools and more compelling storylines for fans."

From Barron's

The meeting of the TV tribes had to happen on neutral territory, and Macleod says he got the idea for the storyline from his own journeys back and forth between Manchester and Leeds.

From BBC

As the year comes to a close, we look at the biggest storylines coming up for Hollywood -- and make a few predictions.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s just that maybe it’s not the main storyline at the moment. I’m trying a bunch of different ways to tell the story, to rebrand.”

From Los Angeles Times

In terms of all the relationships — this goes with the Will storyline, it goes with Jonathan and Nancy — for us and the writers, what’s interesting is not who ends up with who.

From Los Angeles Times