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

As storytellers, Supergiant have defined their own personal tone that pervades their body work, stretching from games like Bastion to Pyre. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025

Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller. —Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

Michael Kors loves Ethan’s final gown, and Law praises him for being a real storyteller. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025

Bob’s vision to establish year-round artist programs where independent storytellers from around the world convene was built by offering a space to take risks, explore, and develop bold and groundbreaking independent films outside of the existing studio system. —Michelle Satter, Time, 26 Sep. 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