noun
Uncommon
storyline
Storyline (noun) means the plot of a story, film, or show. Example: “The show juggles three separate storylines across the season.”
noun
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The plot of a story, film, or show.
"The show juggles three separate storylines across the season."
"That film had a wonderful storyline, but the poor acting let it down."
How to use storyline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thread of events that makes up a narrative.
Common pairings
follow a storyline
main storyline
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Word forms
- Plural
- storylines
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Etymology
From story plus line.
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What does “storyline” mean?
The word “storyline” means the plot of a story, film, or show. In plain terms, the thread of events that makes up a narrative.
How do you use “storyline” in a sentence?
Here is “storyline” used in a sentence: “The show juggles three separate storylines across the season.”
What part of speech is “storyline”?
“Storyline” is a noun.
Is “storyline” a common word?
“Storyline” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "storyline" and "plot"?
The two are largely interchangeable, both describing the sequence of events in a story, film, or show, though "plot" often emphasizes the structured cause-and-effect arrangement while "storyline" can also refer to an ongoing narrative thread.
What is a "subplot" versus the main "storyline"?
The main storyline is the central narrative of a work, while a subplot is a secondary storyline that runs alongside it, often involving different characters.
Can a TV show have multiple storylines?
Yes, especially serialized shows often follow several storylines involving different characters that may intersect or develop in parallel.
