storyteller

noun

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

Synonyms

• fabricator
• fabulist
• fibber
• liar
• prevaricator

Examples of storyteller in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Motels have long been symbols of rock-and-roll rebellion, places for wanderers and storytellers seeking escape from convention. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Finn is among those composers who followed in Stephen Sondheim's footsteps by forging intricate and psychologically potent music and lyrics; genius storyteller Lapine also collaborated with Sondheim. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024

But journalist, broadcaster and storyteller Ash Bhardwaj goes even further, exploring how these motivations to travel intersect with our larger lives. —Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024

But now is a time when artists, journalists and storytellers are more important than ever. —Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

storyteller

noun

sto·​ry·​tell·​er ˈstōr-ē-ˌtel-ər 

ˈstȯr-

: a teller of stories