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

Fallon is still going strong after having taken the reins of NBC's storied late-night program formerly hosted by comedians such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, and Conan O'Brien, in 2014. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025

The storied automaker hopes that won’t be the case for much longer, though. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025

The Brooks Fleet Feet Championships, formerly known as the Foot Locker Championships, is among the most storied events in cross-country, with more than 90 Olympians having competed in past editions, all contested on the same demanding course. —James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025

The storied rivalry is considered unique in the college football landscape because it's based not on geography, but on their reputations as traditional powerhouses in the sport. —Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

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