minorplot
nounUK /ˈmaɪnəplɒt/
US /ˈmaɪnərplɑːt/
A minorplot is a small, less important part of a story.
The funny scene with the dog was just a minorplot in the big adventure.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small piece of land used for a minor purpose.
They grew herbs on a minorplot behind the house.
3. A small secret plan that is not the main one.
The kids had a minorplot to surprise their teacher.
4. A secondary scheme in a game or puzzle.
Solving the riddle was a minorplot in the treasure hunt.