Meaning of the word stories in English

What does stories mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stories

US /ˈstɔːriz/
UK /ˈstɔːriz/

Plural Noun

1.

accounts of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

Example:
My grandmother used to tell us wonderful bedtime stories.
The book contains several short stories.
2.

reports of news or events

Example:
The newspaper featured several front-page stories about the election.
We heard some interesting stories from the travelers.