STORY

(DESCRIPTION) [noun] [C] - a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events and, often, the characters involved in themWill you read/tell me a story, daddy?She chose her favourite book of bedtime stories.He writes children's stories.She told me a story about a man who found a rat in his fried chicken.I don't know if it's true but it's a good story (= entertaining to listen to although probably not true).I've heard a story that you may be retiring next year - is it true? [+ that clause]She gave me her version of what had happened, but it would be interesting to hear his half/side of the story (= the events as described by him).Apparently his first words to her were "Will you marry me?" or so the story goes (= that is what people say happened).In a newspaper or on a news broadcast, a story is a report of something that has happened.The main story in the papers today is the bomb-blast in the City.Now, with a look at today's main stories, here's Isobel Smart.A story can also be a lie.He made up some story about having to be at his aunt's wedding anniversary.If you've been telling stories again, Ruth, I'll be very cross with you!(informal) Honestly, it's the story of my life (= this type of thing always happens to me) - I meet a totally gorgeous bloke and he's leaving for Australia the next day!(humorous) Anyway, I'm not overweight - my bones are just heavier than most people's - that's my story and I'm sticking to it (= that is my explanation even if it is not true)!A story line in a book, film or play is its plot (= the series of events which happen in it).