ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃən ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən ˈnæɹətɪv ˈnæɹətɪv ˈtæ.ɹə.dɪ.dəl a trivial lie he told a fib about eating his spinach how can I stop my child from telling stories? a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program his narrative was interesting Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children