storyline

or sto·ry line

[ stawr-ee-lahyn ]

noun

1. plot ( def 2 ).
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

The storyline was inspired by something that happened to Rigelhaupt as a child.

From Los Angeles Times

“You have to change the storyline, you have to evolve what you’re selling, you have to think about what would get consumers to make that next purchase.”

From Los Angeles Times

The storyline was a political twist for Beverly Hills — a city that has, at least publicly, been vocal in its support for reproductive rights.

From Los Angeles Times

When I think about Lena's story, played by the extraordinary Betty Gilpin, and this idea of being married to a man who doesn't love you – that storyline, both in the book and then in execution in our show, is utterly heartbreaking to me.

From Salon

Rogan played right into that cheap storyline, the one that has helped convince millions of working-class white men to vote for a fake populist whose biggest legislative achievement was tax cuts for the wealthy.

From Salon