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

Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Part of being a good storyteller is knowing which stories should be told and which might be better kept in the drafts. —Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025

Sharp, talented, a compelling storyteller, Wahl would go on to graduate from Princeton to become Sports Illustrated’s premier soccer reporter, as well as a champion for women’s sports. —Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025

Despite having recorded only one studio album, several singles and a few EPs, Chappell Roan has become one of music‘s master storytellers. —Katie Weisman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 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