Definition of Anecdote
Anecdote
an·ec·dote


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A brief, narrative story about a person or event.

e.g. The comedian's anecdote about his childhood had the audience in stitches.

(noun)
an account or narrative of something that is regarded as hearsay and therefore considered unreliable;

e.g. I heard about the incident through anecdote, so I don't know whether I have the details correctly.



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