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
: liar, fibber
d
: a writer of stories
storytelling
ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-liŋ How to pronounce storyteller (audio)
noun

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he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says
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All this is fun to read, since Philbrick is an adept and congenial storyteller. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Still, there were a number of real-life court cases that intrigued him as a storyteller with a journalism background. — Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 Having more female executives at the top gives more opportunity to female storytellers. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Skerritt helped launch TheFilmSchool in Seattle to support the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

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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 28 Oct. 2026.

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storyteller

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

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