storyteller

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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)
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storytelling

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: the telling of stories

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Noun (1) he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says
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Schrader remains a master storyteller and here has one of his edgier outings. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 Great storytellers know how to tell a story, but great leaders know how to find them. — Bryan Adams, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, our commitment to great content is matched by our commitment to acceptance – to every story, every storyteller, and no blacklists, no exceptions, for anyone. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Nearly everything else, this pair of professional storytellers already had. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 Sep. 2026.

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storyteller

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

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