backstory

noun

back·story ˈbak-ˌstȯr-ē

: a story that tells what led up to the main story or plot (as of a film)

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The movie doesn’t bother with a backstory — only a photo album and mail addressed to ‘Robert Zimmerman’ nod to his past — and is much better for it. —

Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024 The backstory: In April 2023, while filming the movie Back In Action in Atlanta, Foxx collapsed and then spent 20 days in the hospital. —

Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024 The backstory: How TPS started Congress created TPS in 1990 as a humanitarian relief program for people from countries experiencing armed conflict and environmental disasters. —

Astrid Galván, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024 Throughout the episode, Sivan dives deep into his personal backstory, examining key moments from his early life that helped foster his love of music today. —

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backstory