history

noun
UK: /ˈhɪstri/
US: /ˈhɪstri/

  1. The study of past events, especially in connection with humans.

    1. I like history lessons at school a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her interest in history motivated her to visit ancient ruins last year. [ ] [ ]

  2. A written or oral account of events; a record of the past.

    1. This book tells the history of London during World War II. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum contains artifacts that document the complete history of the region. [ ] [ ]

  3. The past events themselves, especially those relating to a particular place, person, or thing.

    1. The town has a very rich history, dating back centuries ago. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's history includes several major innovations in technology. [ ] [ ]

  4. A continuous, typically bad, record of past events connected to someone or something.

    1. He has a history of traffic violations and reckless driving habits. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization had a history of mismanaging donations and financial errors. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

past record account chronicle story background

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "history" in English means: The study of past events, especially in connection with humans., A written or oral account of events; a record of the past., The past events themselves, especially those relating to a particular place, person, or thing., A continuous, typically bad, record of past events connected to someone or something..

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

Synonyms for "history": past, record, account, chronicle, story, background.

Example usage of "history": "I like history lessons at school a lot.". More examples on the page.