storyteller

noun

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)
c
d
: a writer of stories
storytelling noun

Synonyms of storyteller

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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Time is a good storyteller Those who fight for Irish deserve to celebrate when their language echoes through Brussels from July. Big Think, 4 May 2026 The author is a freelancer and storyteller who lives in Glassell Park with her husband, two dogs and four quail. Martha L. Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 James Patterson is the most popular storyteller in the world. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Williams evolved into the kind of synthesizing stylist and major storyteller whose genre becomes herself. New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 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 7 May. 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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