storyoutline
nounUK /ˈstɔːri ˈaʊtlaɪn/
US /ˈstɔri ˈaʊtlaɪn/
A short plan that lists the main events of a story in order.
Before writing her book, she made a story outline to remember what happens next.
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2. A brief list of the key points of a report or speech.
The teacher asked for a story outline of the class trip before the presentation.
3. A rough sketch of characters and events used to plan a film or play.
The director drew a story outline on the whiteboard for the whole crew.
4. A short written summary used to pitch a story idea to others.
He sent a one-page story outline to the publisher.