storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-lər 

: a teller of stories: such as

a

: a relater of anecdotes

b

: a reciter of tales (as in a children's library)

c

: liar, fibber

d

: a writer of stories

storytelling

ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-liŋ 

noun

Synonyms

• liar

Examples of storyteller in a Sentence

he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says

Recent Examples on the Web

Director Giovanna Sardelli is a terrific storyteller, and in this case, her artistry works hand-to-glove with Nina Ball’s beautifully rustic scenic design. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025

Since then, he’s opted to help provide a platform for newer indie storytellers, and Ponyboi star-screenwriter River Gallo is the latest example of that intention. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025

Bring your supper, spread a blanket and listen to musician and storyteller Bill Wellington play traditional folk music on fiddle, banjo and guitar. —Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025

The bottom line This is a key moment for the entertainment industry that invites creative mental health storytellers to bring their authentic experiences, ideas, and dreams to life on screen. —Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for storyteller

• cerebellar
• circumstellar
• columellar
• interstellar
• beller
• cellar
• dweller
• eller
• feller
• meller
• sellar
• seller

Kids Definition

storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstōr-ē-ˌtel-ər 

ˈstȯr-

: a teller of stories