storyteller

[US]/'stɔːrɪtelə/
[UK]/'stɔrɪtɛlɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who tells stories.

Phrases & Collocations

creative storyteller

master storyteller

compelling storyteller

Example Sentences

They all listened to the storyteller with thirsty ears.

The storyteller held the crowd spellbound. Televised sports can't hold my interest.

The children listened enthralled as the storyteller unfolded her tale.

a master storyteller who knows how to keep his readers hooked

She is a talented storyteller who can captivate any audience.

The storyteller weaves a magical tale that transports the listeners to another world.

As a storyteller, he has the ability to bring characters to life through his words.

The young storyteller's imagination knows no bounds as she creates fantastical worlds with her stories.

The storyteller's voice was rich and melodious, drawing in the listeners with its hypnotic quality.

Every culture has its own tradition of storytellers who pass down tales from generation to generation.

The storyteller's words painted vivid pictures in the minds of the audience, transporting them to distant lands.

The storyteller's tales are filled with wisdom and moral lessons that resonate with people of all ages.

In ancient times, the storyteller was revered as a keeper of history and tradition within the community.

The storyteller's ability to engage and entertain an audience is truly a gift.

Real-world Examples

I'm not an intellectual. I'm a storyteller.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

He was also at heart a storyteller.

Source: How Steve Jobs Changed the World

TV presenter Janis Chan is one such storyteller.

Source: Selected English short passages

So how exactly do you become a good storyteller?

Source: The secret to keeping conversations from falling flat.

He had an enormous voice. He was a great storyteller.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Becoming a better storyteller will make you a more convincing speaker.

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

Millie is such a good storyteller that she can write exciting scripts.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford Junior English (Grade 9, Volume 1)

I think that they are professionals, number one, but they're also great storytellers.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

'With all the travelers you meet you could be the best storyteller in the world. '

Source: Thirty-nine Steps (Difficulty Level 4)

You are known as a master storyteller.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

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