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history

noun

his·​to·​ry ˈhi-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce history (audio)
plural histories
1
: tale, story
2
a
: a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes
a history of Japan
b
: a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena (as of geography, animals, or plants)
an illustrated history of North American birds
c
: an account of a patient's medical background
reviewing her medical history
d
: an established record
a prisoner with a history of violence
3
: a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events
medieval history
4
a
: events that form the subject matter of a history
the history of space exploration
b
: events of the past
History has shown that such efforts rarely succeed.
c
: one that is finished or done for
the winning streak was history
you're history
d
: previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal)
a history of repeated exposure to freezing temperatures

Synonyms

Example Sentences

I studied history in college. a professor of medieval history They were one of the greatest teams in history. It was one of the most destructive storms in modern history. It was a period in American history when most people lived and worked on farms. The history of space exploration is a fascinating topic. He wrote a well-known history of the British empire. The book begins with a brief history of the Internet. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, history shows us that the budget and support for police and military funding is limitless. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022 His 10 touchdown passes through two weeks are the most by a quarterback through two games in NFL history. Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of letting Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowl passer the team traded two first-round picks to acquire, attempt to convert, the Broncos sent their kicker onto the field to try and nail one of the longest kicks in NFL history. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 But throughout history, apples have also had a sinister side. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Fitzpatrick became the fourth player in NFL history with interception returns for touchdowns in four of his first five seasons, joining Nate Clements, Ken Houston and Deion Jones. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 And a head coach thought a 64-yard field goal attempt was a safer option than letting one of the best come-from-behind quarterbacks in NFL history try to win a game. Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2022 But at least the Bucs opened the curtain on possibilities to build on for the long haul, including the vitality of the oldest quarterback in NFL history. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Brady was in control throughout the first start for a 45-year-old quarterback in NFL history. Schuyler Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English histoire, historie, from Anglo-French estoire, histoire, from Latin historia, from Greek, inquiry, history, from histōr, istōr knowing, learned; akin to Greek eidenai to know — more at wit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of history was in the 14th century

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