storied

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd 

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 

variants or storeyed

: having stories

—used in combination

a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The 6-foot senior guard has also left her mark as a winner, compiling a 103-35 record with the storied program. —Joe Davidson march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026

From a Peruvian cumbia band that just made history at Coachella to a multimedia artist who grew up in one of Hollywood’s most storied musical families, the city’s music scene is quietly stacked right now. —Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026

But we’re honored to follow in the storied American tradition of fighting to protect our rights as a small business. —Ori Zohar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

Which sums up what Mercer is all about—modern luxury with a storied history. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for storied

• gloried
• quarried
• inventoried

Kids Definition

storied

1 of 2 adjective

sto·​ried ˈstōr-ēd 

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 

ˈstȯr-

: having stories

a two-storied house