noun
- the history or background events of a character, situation, or narrative that occurred before the main story begins
Usage: commonly used in film, television, literature, and gaming
Examples
- The movie reveals the villain's backstory in the second act.
- Her character's backstory explains why she is afraid of water.
- The novel gradually unfolds the protagonist's backstory throughout the chapters.
- Fans created theories about the superhero's backstory before the prequel was released.
- Understanding the backstory helps readers connect with the main plot.
- The video game provides optional missions that explore each character's backstory.