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

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In uncertain times, humour is a powerful tool, and artists are the best jesters, critics, and storytellers around. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

From the opening frame of this 112-minute anxiety marathon, Bigelow showcases exactly why she’s considered one of cinema’s premier visceral storytellers. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 Sep. 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