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)

variants or storeyed
: having stories
used in combination
a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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Adjective
Inside the annual event, hosted at Chateau Marmont’s storied Bar Marmont, even the most notable of guests had their photos snapped upon entry (this would be a phone-free affair) before dispersing to the bar, the main dance floor, or the cozy nook of a room off to the side. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023 Two of those theaters were built by Arena’s storied founding leader, Zelda Fichandler. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023 Much like a storied ocean liner, the majestic Eastern & Oriental Express is a destination unto itself, with a sultry piano bar car; an open-air lounge with wicker furniture where passengers can watch the Malaysian jungle rush by; and two restaurant carriages serving Peranakan food. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023 Desus and Mero have a storied history with the radio personality, and given the timing of Desus’s Daily Show guest-hosting stint, a reunion is needed now more than ever. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2023 The film follows the storied history of reproductive rights pioneer and activist Bill Baird. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Nov. 2023 Matthews’ speech discussed Nelson’s storied history in country music, the legend of him smoking weed in the White House, the origins of Farm Aid, the outlaw country movement, and much more. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2023 How did one of the most storied romances in American history produce a terrible loneliness? Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2023 One of Southern California’s most storied resorts, the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a brand new look. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1624, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Dec. 2023.

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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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