# storyteller

/ˈstɔɹiˌtɛɫɝ/ (US) · /stˈɔːɹɪtˌɛlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/storyteller
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a person who tells stories to an audience. This can be someone who writes books, makes movies, or simply tells interesting tales to friends.

For teachers: a person who narrates stories, whether through oral tradition, literature, or performance. Often used to describe someone with a particular talent for engaging an audience through narrative.

## Examples

- My grandfather was a wonderful storyteller who knew many old legends.
- The director is known as a master storyteller who can make even a simple plot feel epic and emotional.
- While the historian focuses on verifiable facts, the storyteller prioritizes the emotional truth of the narrative, often weaving folklore into the historical tapestry to captivate the listener.

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