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

His role as lead storyteller, producer, and driving force behind the animating side of the studio more or less ended with the strike. —Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

The Writers’ Colony is committed to championing new voices and helping the next generation of storytellers find their footing. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026

As the Fairy Godmother, Masham guides Cinderella through the whole story, acts as the storyteller and gives her a dress for the ball. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

Karla Cordero is a Chicana storyteller, educator and author of the poetry collection, How to Pull Apart the Earth, winner of the San Diego Book Award and an International Latino Book Award finalist. —Yesika Salgado, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 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