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

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rolls-Royce‘s most iconic model, the majestic Phantom limousine, the storied marque had to create something extra special. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025

George Springer The 2017 World Series MVP added another heroic chapter to his storied career as one of the greatest postseason performers of the modern generation. —Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

An optional vintage car tour through the historic center of Turin and a lunch at the storied Ristorante del Cambio will be offered the next day. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

Still, the storied pageant system has its rules, some of which are more obvious than others. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 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