story time

noun

variants or storytime

ˈstȯr-ē-ˌtīm 

plural story times or storytimes

1

: a time at which a story is read aloud to a child or children especially at bedtime or as a scheduled activity (as at a library or in a classroom)

I can fit all three kids in my lap for story time, which is a moment we look forward to every day.

—Ashley Graham, quoted in Forbes

Hearing a variety of words and sentences during storytime lays the foundation for future language and literacy development.

—Nicole Fowles

The library system connects community members through events like storytimes, book clubs, arts and crafts, … and educational programs for all ages.

—Nora Betts

2

: a video posted on social media in which the poster tells a personal story

… she wrote that she'll provide more information soon. "Don't worry, story time to follow when I'm able," she promised in the caption.

—EmilyAnn Jackman

Sandra Jeenie Kwon (@jeenie.weenie) has garnered a staggering 10.5 million followers online for her insightful travel videos and storytimes …

—Becca Monaghan

… a "story time" video may feature a worker in their living room explaining a story about a "crazy customer" or about their "bad coworker's" behavior that day.

—Carli Smith

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1