Storyteller

/ˈstɔːr.i.tɛl.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who tells stories, especially in a skillful and engaging manner; a narrator.

The campfire was alive with the voice of the storyteller, weaving tales of adventure and mystery.

a person who creates or invents stories, particularly in literature or oral tradition.

She is an outstanding storyteller, crafting whole worlds with her imagination and words.

a person who recounts events or experiences in a compelling way.

As a gifted storyteller, he could turn even mundane daily life into an amusing saga.

Derived from the words 'story' and 'teller', indicating a person who recounts narratives.

tell a story

to recount a tale or narrative

the art of storytelling

the skill of conveying tales in an engaging manner

once upon a time

a phrase commonly used to begin a fairy tale or story

narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

tale

A fictitious or true narrative or story.

legend

A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not authenticated.

spin a yarn

He can spin a yarn that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

tall tale

She told a tall tale about her adventures that was hard to believe.