Plural of backstory
regular plural
The plural of backstory is backstories.
Forms of backstory
| Singular | backstory /ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | backstories |
| Countable | countable |
Backstories in a sentence
- These backstories cast the characters' behavior in a new light: of course Gertrude would promptly marry the man who saved her from abuse; of course Ophelia would be desperate and indiscreet in seeking Hamlet's love.2004 January 15, Kelly Kleiman, “Her side of the story [review of Ophelia by Bryony Lavery, performed by the Camenae Ensemble Theatre...
- There's no space there to share our dreams, fears, goals, quirks, and hopes or delve into the backstories about why we have them.2023 August 19, Amanda Chatel, “Singles Are Crafting 'Date-Me-Docs' To Meet Potential Suitors - Here's What That Means”, in Glam.com…. From the entry date-me doc
Meaning of backstory
- noun The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
- noun A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
Questions about the plural of backstory
- What is the plural of backstory?
- The plural of backstory is backstories.
- Is backstory countable?
- Backstory is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: backstory (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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