noun
storyteller
noun
1
Someone skilled at telling stories.
"Her grandmother was a gifted storyteller, spinning tales for hours."
2
Informal: a person who lies or exaggerates.
"Don't believe everything he says — he's a real storyteller."
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.
When to use it
The "liar" sense is informal and often used gently, especially with children.
Word Forms
storytellers plural
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Etymology
From story plus teller.