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)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
variants or storeyed
: having stories
used in combination
a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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Gunnar Henderson, the fierce and young shortstop of the Orioles, put up one of the greatest seasons in the history of a storied franchise with 17 Hall of Fame players. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025 Residents of a storied Los Angeles neighborhood devastated by raging wildfires returned home briefly Thursday to find much of their houses and possessions in cinders. Isaiah Murtaugh, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 The closures are part of the storied retailer's turnaround strategy. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025 Resting on the banks of Chile’s Villarrica Lake, Pucón offers a glimpse into the idyllic beauty of central Chile at its best, serving as the perfect base for a deep dive into the incredible outdoor adventure and cultural immersion opportunities available across this storied region. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for storied 

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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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