anecdote

noun

Meaning

A short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person.

Examples

She kept the audience entertained with a series of witty anecdotes from her years as a travel journalist.
The biography is filled with personal anecdotes that reveal the softer side of the famous politician.

Synonyms: story, tale, vignette

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anecdote

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ɪk.dəʊt/

Definition

A short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person.

Examples

She kept the audience entertained with a series of witty anecdotes from her years as a travel journalist.
The biography is filled with personal anecdotes that reveal the softer side of the famous politician.
He shared an anecdote about his first day at work that perfectly illustrated the chaotic nature of the office.

Synonyms of anecdote

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