Definition
a story: a report of past events; a fable for example in a book for children (like "Beauty and The Beast")
Note the plural form: stories.
My mother always read me a story before I went to sleep.
a story (in a newspaper): an article, a report, a write up (in a newspaper)
- "Mentally, it's a completely different story."
- "We will keep you updated on this story as it develops."
- "Just a reminder, folks: Radio Rhubarb will stay with this story until the bodies are discovered, excuse me, I mean until the situation is explained."
- "This story has become a global sensation nearly overnight, and so we at Radio Rhubarb have titled our coverage of the story "Watergate"... What's that?"
- "It's the story of a young girl, growing up in a land, well, a land down under."
- "Hey, do you guys want to hear this story or not?"
- "Second of all, you're ruining my story, and third of all, I need to drink a gallon of beer just to tolerate you."
- "her story immediately entered national folklore."
- "Danica : Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I'd like to begin with a story, if you'll permit."
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