Anecdote
Pronunciation: /ˈænəkˌdoʊt/
Anecdote (noun)
- A brief, interesting story about a real person or event.
- A personal story used to illustrate a point or idea.
Examples
- The teacher shared an amusing anecdote with the class.
- He began his speech with a humorous anecdote.
Common collocations: tell an anecdote, amusing anecdote, brief anecdote, share an anecdote, personal anecdote