storyline

American

[stawr-ee-lahyn] / ˈstɔr iˌlaɪn /

Or story line

noun

plot.
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.

Etymology

Origin of storyline

First recorded in 1945–50

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But what sounds like the setup to a fairly conventional storyline leads to something not so simple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If any storyline is going to come close to the romance of McIlroy's win last year, it would be 45-year-old Rose finally securing a Green Jacket and becoming the second oldest winner in Masters history.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Their on-screen will-they-won't-they storyline evolved into the NearlyWeds podcast when they got engaged, later rebranding as NewlyWeds after their marriage.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

There are moments when guests will get a whiff of a fragrance that pairs with the storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I asked him if he could talk to his boss about killing the Burned Beauty’s Beau storyline.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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