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

• fabricator
• fabulist
• fibber
• liar
• prevaricator

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

Isaac Michael Ybarra, a visual artist and storyteller, is Tongva, Chumash and Xicano. —Isaac Michael Ybarra, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024

Read more Christa Joanna Lee is a writer, editor, and storyteller across editorial and brand spaces. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024

And some really interesting storytellers and their collaborators are getting compensated by these companies to put that on television. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024

By celebrating multi-hyphenates and fostering connections, the event promises to be a highlight of the festival, amplifying Black narratives and championing the next generation of storytellers. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstōr-ē-ˌtel-ər 

ˈstȯr-

: a teller of stories