short story
US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈstɔːr.i/
UK /ˌʃɔːrt ˈstɔːr.i/
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a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel
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She enjoys reading classic short stories by Edgar Allan Poe.
Ela gosta de ler contos clássicos de Edgar Allan Poe.
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His latest collection of short stories received critical acclaim.
Sua última coleção de contos recebeu aclamação da crítica.