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narrator

[ˈnærətər]

narrator Definition

a person who tells a story, especially in a book, play, or movie.

Using narrator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "narrator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The narrator of the story is an omniscient third-person observer.

  • Example

    The novel's narrator is unreliable and often contradicts himself.

  • Example

    The documentary features a narrator who guides the audience through the events depicted on screen.

narrator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for narrator

Phrases with narrator

  • first-person narrator

    a narrator who is a character in the story and uses 'I' to refer to themselves

    Example

    In 'The Catcher in the Rye,' Holden Caulfield is the first-person narrator.

  • third-person narrator

    a narrator who is not a character in the story and uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' to refer to the characters

    Example

    In 'Pride and Prejudice,' the narrator is a third-person omniscient observer.

  • a narrator whose credibility is compromised, often because they have a limited perspective or are intentionally deceptive

    Example

    In 'Fight Club,' the narrator's mental illness causes him to hallucinate and misinterpret events, making him an unreliable narrator.

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Summary: narrator in Brief

A 'narrator' [ˈnærətər] is a person who tells a story in a book, play, or movie. Narrators can be first-person, third-person, or unreliable, and their role is to guide the audience through the events depicted in the story. Examples include 'The narrator of the story is an omniscient third-person observer.' and 'The novel's narrator is unreliable and often contradicts himself.'