storyhearing
nounUK /ˈstɔːriˌhɪərɪŋ/
US /ˈstɔːriˌhɪrɪŋ/
The act of listening to a story being told.
The children sat in a circle for storyhearing before bedtime.
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2. A formal session in which accounts or reports are presented and heard.
The committee held a storyhearing to gather accounts from witnesses.
3. The practice of collecting and listening to personal stories for research or therapy.
Her work in storyhearing helped preserve the memories of elderly residents.
4. A gathering where people share and listen to stories together.
The community center hosts a monthly storyhearing for local families.