storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-lər How to pronounce storyteller (audio)
: a teller of stories: such as
a
: a relater of anecdotes
b
: a reciter of tales (as in a children's library)
c
d
: a writer of stories
storytelling noun

Examples of storyteller in a Sentence

he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says
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One of the most effective ways to help build brands and marketing success is to be an effective storyteller. Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Different baskets, regalia, or stories can be the time machine, the storage container, the religious fulcrum, the food carrier, the knowledge bearer, or the storyteller. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 Their expertise ranges across the board from storytellers, engineers and artists to technology experts. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2025 An age gap presents compelling complications for any storyteller as well. Hattie Williams july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of storyteller was in 1709

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“Storyteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storyteller. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

storyteller

noun
sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstōr-ē-ˌtel-ər How to pronounce storyteller (audio)
ˈstȯr-
: a teller of stories

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