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
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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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Noah Adams, a writer, broadcaster, and storyteller who hosted All Things Considered for 18 years, has died. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026 To join Chanel and the Women’s Prize Trust in celebrating the launch of their new Originators program, a guest list filled with scriveners, storytellers, and Substackers turned out in droves. — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 Apple also hopes that the Duo will earn a cultural cachet among storytellers and other artists, many of whom, like loyal Apple customers, still regard the company more as a maker of useful tools rather than as the enemy Big Tech has become. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Talent should have the best experiences of their life here, and Peter and I both believe that Netflix can and should be the home of the best storytellers in the world. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 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 21 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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