B2nounartsmedia
US/plɑːt/
UK/plɒt/
the series of events that make up the story of a film, book or play
In context
The plot is simple: two strangers meet on a night bus to Da Lat.
I won't tell you the plot, because the ending is a real surprise.
The acting is great, but the plot has too many holes.
Words that go with plot
noun + noun
- plot twistNobody saw the plot twist in the last episode coming.
- plot holeFans online keep pointing out plot holes in the series.
adjective + noun
- main plotThe main plot follows a young chef in Saigon.
- complicated plotThe film has a complicated plot that is hard to follow.
noun + preposition
- plot ofThe plot of the novel takes place over one summer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The film's content is about a boy who...Correct: The film's plot is about a boy who...