storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-lər How to pronounce storyteller (audio)
Synonyms of storytellernext
: a teller of stories: such as
a
: a relater of anecdotes
b
: a reciter of tales (as in a children's library)
c
d
: a writer of stories
storytelling noun

Synonyms of storyteller

Examples of storyteller in a Sentence

he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says
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The Ocrafolk Festival brings together storytellers and musicians for a weekend in early June, while the Fig Festival in August celebrates the island’s popular fruit. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026 And as the genre continues to grow, the session will delve into who really holds the power — the storytellers, the networks, or the audience? Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Each will host an evening and deliver opening remarks to celebrate the next generation of storytellers, according to CAA. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of storyteller was in 1709

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“Storyteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storyteller. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

storyteller

noun
sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstōr-ē-ˌtel-ər How to pronounce storyteller (audio)
ˈstȯr-
: a teller of stories

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