impossible story
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “impossible story” mean?
Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
Is “impossible story” formal or informal?
impossible story is generally dated, slang.