plotline

noun

plot·​line ˈplät-ˌlīn How to pronounce plotline (audio)
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama

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The Bellflower Chemical plotline is supremely silly, offering up a sloppy sci-fi explanation for Jason’s supernatural staying power. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Now, nearly a year later, the plotline for Netflix has dramatically changed. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Ultra-human characters, swift pacing, fluidity of action, a casual yet precise plotline, and sharp dialogue are centerpieces of Fair Ones, Lydia Millet’s new double novel. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Just as much as the fantasy sequences, hospital romances play a big part in the beloved comedy’s plotlines. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plotline

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plotline was in 1952

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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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