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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The move into tennis equipment is relatively recent for such a storied brand. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The two first-rounders approach their first-ever meeting on primetime Monday Night Football for a Week 1 matchup that will set the stage for what could be a storied rivalry in the NFC North. Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 For the first time, the storied jeweler has made its famed design available in a fine-jewelry collection, alongside a slew of new high-jewelry offerings. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, travelers can enjoy days in the English capital feasting on flavors of the world, followed by nights at storied hotels where royals, celebrities, and dignitaries are among the familiar faces. AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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