storied
- adjective
- /ˈstɔːrid/
- UK
- Although it doesn't come from one of those storied luxury brands, instead comes from a new brand, Genesis, which isn't quite as appealing.
Examples
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The finalists in the wheelchair competition here... very fast runners here out on this storied course.
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Three storied, white marble, nine arches, nine tall windows, three fanlights, six carved figures, nine small windows in a square.
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The famous museum is located in a storied building with five floors showcasing various art collections.
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They live in a beautiful, storied structure that has witnessed many historical events over the years.
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The old university boasts a storied library that spans three stories, filled with countless rare books.
Synonyms
A building with more than one floor
A building with more than one floor
A building with more than one floor
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Etymology
Storied for a building comes from the common word story, which once meant a 'tale' or a picture 'tale' shown on a level of a building. Over time each level was called a 'story', so a 'six-storied' building simply means it has six floors.