storyteller
Storyteller (noun) means someone skilled at telling stories. Example: “Her grandmother was a gifted storyteller, spinning tales for hours.”
How to use storyteller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tells tales — either as a skill or, informally, as a polite way of calling them a liar.
The "liar" sense is informal and often used gently, especially with children.
Word forms
storytellers plural
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Her grandmother was a gifted _____, spinning tales for hours.
Etymology
From story plus teller.
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What does “storyteller” mean?
The word “storyteller” means someone skilled at telling stories. In plain terms, someone who tells tales — either as a skill or, informally, as a polite way of calling them a liar.
How do you use “storyteller” in a sentence?
Here is “storyteller” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was a gifted storyteller, spinning tales for hours.”
What part of speech is “storyteller”?
“Storyteller” is a noun.
How many meanings does “storyteller” have?
“Storyteller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone skilled at telling stories.
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