storyteller

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noun (1)

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

storytelling

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noun (2)

: the telling of stories

Synonyms of storyteller

Noun (1)

• liar

Examples of storyteller in a Sentence

Noun (1)

he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In a postscript we are told that a listener challenged the storyteller to supply the moral of the tale and expressed doubts about its veracity. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Her dense imagery, exalting family and the Black communities of her native Columbus, Ohio, made her one of America’s great storytellers in any medium. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Connecting with a range of storytellers early is part of the strategy. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Viz Media is a leading player in Japanese pop culture, with ties to storytellers and artists working across publishing, animation, film and gaming. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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