noun
The main events and connected parts of a story in a book, movie, play, or television program.
The movie has a simple storyline but strong characters.
Common phrases & grammar
main storyline · develop a storyline
American English
/ˈstɔ.ɹiˌlaɪn/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The main events and connected parts of a story in a book, movie, play, or television program.
Practice out loudThe main events and connected parts of a story in a book, movie, play, or television program.
The movie has a simple storyline but strong characters.
main storyline · develop a storyline