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

Besides being a master storyteller, del Toro is also legendary for his work ethic. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025

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At Gensler, our studios, designers, strategists, and storytellers — from Shanghai to San Francisco, London to Los Angeles — are embracing AI with curiosity and purpose. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

Theater artists and storytellers perform vignettes throughout the journey, weaving historical anecdotes and local legends into the itinerary. —Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 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