English · Arts & Literature
plot
/plɒt/
[/plɒt/]
sequence of story events
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The series of connected events that make up the main story of a book, play, or film.
Example
The novel's clever plot kept twisting until the very last surprising and satisfying page.
The novel's clever plot kept twisting until the very last surprising and satisfying page.
Etymology
From Old English 'plot' (a small piece of ground); the story sense developed by the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in storytelling, and also means a secret plan or a piece of land.