1. a person who tells or collects anecdotes
Usage: often used to describe someone skilled at or fond of sharing short, entertaining stories

Examples

• My grandfather was a natural anecdotist who could captivate a room with tales from his youth.
• The author is known as an anecdotist, weaving personal stories throughout her memoir.
• At dinner parties, she played the role of anecdotist, entertaining guests with witty recollections.
• He collected anecdotes like treasures, earning a reputation as the office anecdotist.
• The anecdotist's gift lay in finding humor and meaning in everyday moments.