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 annual event, held on the storied aircraft carrier, was attended by more than 300 people, many of whom were veterans. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024 Halle Berry's made a few historic firsts in her storied career, but what about being the first Black woman of the Stone Age? Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 27 May 2024 One of his prewar edifices, which looms over the storied strip at 988 Fifth Avenue, was built in 1925 with just 12 apartments spread over 14 floors. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 May 2024 Today, leadership at the storied company that traces it origins to the late Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006 will notify employees of the reductions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for storied 

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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 6 Jun. 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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