storytelling

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Storytelling is sharing stories with others, often in a way that's engaging and entertaining. It can happen face-to-face or through media like books, videos, or podcasts.

When we think about storytelling, we might imagine grandparents telling bedtime stories to their grandkids or families making up crazy tales together on vacation. But storytelling is also something you do every time you explain how you met your partner or what you did over the weekend at dinner with friends. It's a way of sharing experiences and perspectives with others, which can be helpful for understanding different points of view or just having fun together. Even businesses use storytelling to make their products seem appealing or share their mission with customers.

How common is "storytelling"?

Word storytelling is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The act and skills of presenting stories and tales.