Definition of Backstory
the story or events that lead up to the current events/situations
Examples of Backstory in a sentence
The film first told the backstory of how the main couple got together in the first place. 🔊
Although the backstory explains why Kyle is afraid of spiders, he hates reliving the time he was bitten again and again. 🔊
Because it is a prequel, this part of the series tells the backstory of the main character’s life. 🔊
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