Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

true-story

noun
/truː ˈstɔːri/
Definition
A narrative that is based on real events or actual experiences.
Examples
  • The book is a true story about a young girl’s survival in the wilderness.
  • He told a true story that inspired everyone in the audience.
  • Documentaries often focus on true stories to convey factual information.
Meaning
True-story refers to an account of events that really happened, not fictional or exaggerated.
Synonyms
  • real story
  • fact
  • nonfiction narrative
  • actual event