storied

1 of 3

adjective (1)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
Synonyms of storiednext
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 3

adjective (2)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
variants or storeyed
: having stories
—used in combination
a two-storied house

storied

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of story entry 2

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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That was a full-length movie filmed in 2004 when the Red Sox were breaking their storied curse, and included Johnny Damon and other players in cameos. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 The new album reunited the Jayhawks with storied producer Bob Ezrin, who guided some of the most delirious and grandiose rock records of the 1970s, from Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Lou Reed to Pink Floyd’s The Wall. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026 The opening of Carbone’s Ristorante on Hartford’s Front Street represents the return of a storied nearly 90-year-old business that like so many others was forced to close during the pandemic. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Situated by the storied Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka is a modern urban sanctuary that pays homage to the Japanese city’s singular beauty and immerses guests in its dynamic culture. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 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

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The first known use of storied was in the 14th century

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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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