anecdote

noun
UK: /ˈænɪkdəʊt/
US: /ˈænɪkdoʊt/

  1. A short, often amusing story about something that happened.

    1. He told a funny anecdote about his dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker shared an anecdote illustrating the challenges of starting a business. [ ] [ ]

  2. A brief account of a notable incident or event, often personal or biographical.

    1. This anecdote shows that people were not always happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her book includes anecdotes from her childhood, providing insights into her upbringing. [ ] [ ]

  3. An unreliable report or observation, often presented as evidence.

    1. The study is based on anecdote, not data. [ ] [ ]
    2. While the evidence is largely anecdotal, it suggests a possible link between the two events. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

account story tale yarn narrative sketch recollection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anecdote" in English means: A short, often amusing story about something that happened., A brief account of a notable incident or event, often personal or biographical., An unreliable report or observation, often presented as evidence..

The phonetic transcription of "anecdote" is /ˈænɪkdəʊt/ in British English and /ˈænɪkdoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anecdote": account, story, tale, yarn, narrative, sketch, recollection.

Example usage of "anecdote": "He told a funny anecdote about his dog.". More examples on the page.