Definition

A person who tells or writes stories, often entertaining others with their narratives.

Example

The storyteller captivated the audience with her enchanting tales.

Conversation

I heard you went to that storytelling event last night.

Yeah, it was amazing! The storyteller was so engaging.

That sounds fun! What kind of stories did they tell?

They were mostly personal anecdotes, and they really connected with the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Storyteller** → It is formed from "story" (from Old French *estorie*, meaning a narrative or account) and "-teller" (from Old English *tellan*, meaning to tell or relate). A storyteller is someone who tells or relates a narrative or account.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'relates' a 'narrative' — that's what a storyteller does.

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