storied

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
1
: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
a storied tapestry
2
: having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history
a storied institution

storied

2 of 2

adjective (2)

variants or storeyed
: having stories
used in combination
a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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Adjective
The storied British marque will stop building cars in the coming months in preparation for its all-electric revamp, according to Autocar. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024 This year, Grand Hotel Minerva, one of the city’s chicest and most storied hotels, is offering a special Easter weekend package. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Within its pages, the author will reflect upon her storied career in show business, her personal relationships and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 About The Forum The storied nightclub was an anchor of the College Street nightclub scene, located at 300 N College St. The Forum opened in September 2005. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2024 After an orchid auction of blooms gently plucked from the storied botanical garden, a dinner began with Dascha Polanco, Charlotte Groenveld, Melodie Ray, Jenny Cipoletti, Michelle Ochs, Christie Tyler, Christina Grasso, Madisin Rian, PJ Mattan, and more on the guest list. Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 He also was hailed for his service in the Seabees, the Navy’s storied construction battalion. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024 That brick will serve as a launch point for the electric rebirth of Scout in the US, as well as a reminder of its storied past. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 Feb. 2024 The storied residence’s interior was recently revamped by designer Michelle Boudreau, the results of which will be showcased this week during a special twilight tour and champagne reception. Pauline O'Connor, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of storied was in the 14th century

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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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storied

1 of 2 adjective
sto·​ried ˈstōr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
ˈstȯr-
1
: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
a storied tapestry
2
: having an interesting history
a storied castle

storied

2 of 2 adjective
variants or storeyed
ˈstōr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
ˈstȯr-
: having stories
a two-storied house

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