war story

war story

noun

Definition of WAR STORY

: a story of a memorable personal experience typically involving an element of danger, hardship, or adventure <politicians swapping war stories from past campaigns>

Examples of WAR STORY

1. He liked to tell war stories from his life as a sea captain.
2. We exchanged war stories about our time as interns at the same company.

First Known Use of WAR STORY

1839

Rhymes with WAR STORY

backstory, centaury, clerestory, fish story, ghost story, John Dory, Noyori, Old Glory, outlawry, satori, self-glory, short story, sob story, vainglory