storyteller

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noun (1)

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

storytelling

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noun (2)

: the telling of stories

Synonyms of storyteller

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
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Her approach of looking at the world through the lens of a non-linear storyteller felt not only timely but essential to understanding a global cultural landscape outside traditional institutional frameworks. Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026 My life, my choices and roles, my skillsets as a producer, director, writer, comic book creator, vodcaster, storyteller of the year, my politics, my company, Color Farm Media, the impact, my partnerships, my collaboration, my future all speaks to this. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 June 2026 The record itself pulls inspiration from a classic lineage of country storytellers. Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Furness notes that Luminara brings together researchers, educators, XR developers, neuroscientists, artists, healthcare professionals, designers, and storytellers to explore immersive learning systems and interdisciplinary research projects. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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