plotline

noun

plot·​line ˈplät-ˌlīn How to pronounce plotline (audio)
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama

Examples of plotline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The father-son duo were the emotional crux of many a Glee plotline, from Kurt’s bullying trauma to Burt’s cancer diagnosis. Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2024 Meet the Bridgerton Season 3 Cast: New Characters, Returning Favorites & More While most of the plotlines remain the same, there are some key differences — such as the big reveal of who Lady Whistledown truly is — between the beloved book and its adaptation. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for plotline 

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plotline was in 1952

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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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