STORY
/ˈstɔː.ɹi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STORY
A sequence of real or fictional events; or, an account of such a sequence.
"The book tells the story of two roommates."
A lie, fiction.
"You’ve been telling stories again, haven’t you?"
(usually pluralized) A soap opera.
"What will she do without being able to watch her stories?"
To tell as a story; to relate or narrate about.
A building; an edifice.
A floor or level of a building or ship.
"For superstitious reasons, many buildings number their 13th storey as 14, bypassing 13 entirely."
A vertical level in certain letters, such as a and g.
"The IPA symbol for a voiced velar stop is the single-storey , not the double-storey ."
A building or edifice.
Examples of STORY in a Sentence
- "The book tells the story of two roommates."
- "You’ve been telling stories again, haven’t you?"
- "What will she do without being able to watch her stories?"
- "For superstitious reasons, many buildings number their 13th storey as 14, bypassing 13 entirely."
Word Details
Is STORY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STORY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STORY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STORY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | o | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Anagrams of STORY
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STORY
37 words from the letters in STORY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STORY in Word Games
STORY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STORY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STORY to find 37 additional valid words.