half story

noun

, Architecture.

1. a usable living space within a sloping roof, usually having dormer windows for lighting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of half story¹

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

"You can't give them a half story – because they know the full story. It's got to match up with what they already believe to some degree."

From Salon

Derivative is excusable, a half story is not.

From Seattle Times

Derivative is excusable, a half story is not.

From Washington Times

In an interview published last night on the PrivacySurgeon.org blog, Madsen, who has been attacked for holding controversial views on espionage issues, said he had decided to speak out after becoming concerned about the "half story" told by EU politicians regarding the extent of the NSA's activities in .

From The Guardian

The half story is simply an oven in which, during the summer, you will bake every night, and feel in the morning as though only the rind of yourself was left.

From Project Gutenberg