Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anecdote
noun
/ˈænɪkdoʊt/
Definition
A short, personal story or account that is often funny or interesting.
Examples
- During the meeting, he shared a funny anecdote from his childhood.
- The book is filled with anecdotes about the author’s travels around the world.
Meaning
Anecdotes are brief narratives that provide insight or illustration of a point, often drawn from real-life experiences.
Synonyms
- story
- tale
- narrative
