story

/ˈstɔri/
noun
  1. A description of events, real or imaginary, told for entertainment or information.
    • My grandfather's story about growing up on a farm always makes me smile.
    • She told a funny story about her cat getting stuck in a tree.
    • The movie is based on a true story from World War II.
  2. A report or account of something that happened.
    • The magazine published a cover story on climate change.
    • He gave his side of the story to the police.
    • The news story about the flood was on every channel.
  3. A lie or exaggerated account.
    • She told a story to explain why she was late, but no one bought it.
    • Kids often make up stories to avoid getting in trouble.
    • Don't believe his story about being a famous singer.
  4. A level of a building; a floor.
    • Their apartment is on the top story of the building.
    • The library has three stories of bookshelves.
    • The fire started on the second story.
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