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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This is perhaps too on the nose, but what is the story of America without Native Americans and Indigenous storytellers? Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Created by some of anime’s greatest storytellers, these films have inspired fans for years with unforgettable characters and extraordinary worlds. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026 In the 21st century, social media has transformed every visitor into a global storyteller. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 July 2026 There’s even a resident storyteller that visits with guests to share some of the property’s history. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 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 6 Jul. 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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