Mystery Story

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstəri ˈstɔːri/

Definitions of mystery story

noun Story is a noun that refers to a narrative or tale.

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading mystery stories.

A2 The library has a collection of mystery stories.

B1 The mystery story kept me on the edge of my seat.

B2 The author's new mystery story is receiving rave reviews.

C1 The intricate plot of the mystery story had me guessing until the very end.

C2 The classic mystery story is considered a masterpiece of the genre.

Examples of mystery story in a Sentence

formal The library is hosting a book club discussion on a classic mystery story next week.

informal I love getting lost in a good mystery story, it always keeps me guessing.

slang That mystery story had so many plot twists, it was mind-blowing!

figurative Life is like a mystery story, you never know what's going to happen next.

Grammatical Forms of mystery story

• past tense: solved
• plural: mystery stories
• comparative: more mysterious
• superlative: most mysterious
• present tense: tells a mystery story
• future tense: will solve a mystery story
• perfect tense: has solved a mystery story
• continuous tense: is telling a mystery story
• singular: mystery story
• positive degree: mysterious
• infinitive: to tell a mystery story
• gerund: telling a mystery story
• participle: a mystery story writer

Origin and Evolution of mystery story

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'mystery story' originated from the Latin word 'mysterium' which means 'secret or hidden thing.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'mystery story' has evolved to encompass a genre of fiction that involves a crime or puzzle that is solved through detective work or investigation.