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US/ˈstɔːr.i.tel.ər/
UK/ˈstɔː.ri.tel.ə/
a person who tells stories, either as a job or because they do it well
In context
My grandmother was a wonderful storyteller who kept us awake for hours.
The festival invites a storyteller to perform for the children every Sunday.
He is a natural storyteller, so his speeches are never boring.
Words that go with storyteller
adjective + noun
- great storytellerMark Twain was a great storyteller.
- natural storytellerShe is a natural storyteller with a gift for humor.
- master storytellerThe film shows a master storyteller at work.
- professional storytellerA professional storyteller visited our school.
noun + preposition
- storyteller by tradeHe is a storyteller by trade and a teacher by choice.
noun + noun
- village storytellerThe village storyteller knew hundreds of old tales.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a story tellerCorrect: a storyteller