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 message that previous boutique sent was of IWC’s storied past and traditional watchmaking prowess. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 In Henry’s eyes, Romero has done an admirable job at maintaining the storied legacy of the UFW. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 The surprising question at the heart of the litigation: Whether the San Carlos Institute, on Key West’s storied Duval Street, actually belongs to the government of Cuba. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024 The convention’s exhibit, De Niro Is an Icon: An Exhibit & Immersive Film, will display 300 items from the storied actor’s archives. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024 Throughout its storied existence, serving as everything from a family home to Civil War Barracks to a learning lab, The Harvey has stood as a prominent feature of New Bern's award-winning skyline. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024 Pieces on display include an 1877 Charles Frederick Worth silk satin ball gown, a 17th-century English Elizabethan-era bodice and designs from some of the most storied names in fashion, including Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 Thankfully, a group of dedicated locals and summer residents intervened to save the storied structure from demolition. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024 Paramount, controlled by Shari Redstone , and Skydance, helmed by film producer David Ellison, have been trying to hammer out a complicated deal that would leave Ellison in control of the storied media giant. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 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 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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