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 of storyteller

• 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

How can storytellers incorporate faith thoughtfully, avoid stereotypes, and reflect the complexity of belief in today’s world? —Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026

He's got to be one of the most amazing storytellers that way. —Martha Teichner, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

Her first novel, In the Woods (2007), established her as a skilled storyteller who blends the elements of police procedurals and psychological thrillers with an engaging literary style. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026

Among his current interests is the intersection of creativity, fashion, and technology, with new initiatives in Los Angeles and New York exploring hybrid fashion platforms that connect designers, storytellers, and audiences. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

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