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)

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

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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DeSoto Grill As northwest Montana’s largest city, Kalispell has developed a robust culinary scene, with both storied institutions, like Wild West Pizzeria, Moose’s Saloon, and more modern cafes, like Ceres Bakery. Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 San Montano Resort & Spa, one of southern Italy’s most exquisite escapes, just unveiled a dazzling redesign that’s sure to lure discerning travelers to the storied island. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Grand Marais is also home to the storied North House Folk School, where visitors sign up for intensive multi-day workshops in timber framing, sweetgrass basketry, open-fire Viking cooking, and more. Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025 Christmas markets illuminate the capital city, impeccably blending a festive atmosphere with the storied Scandinavian essence of hygge—coziness, contentment, and mindful living. Carinne Geil Botta, Vogue, 31 July 2025 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

Time Traveler
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 6 Aug. 2025.

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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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