caller

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adjective

cal·​ler ˈkä-lər How to pronounce caller (audio)
1
Scotland : fresh
2
Scotland : cool

caller

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noun

call·​er ˈkȯ-lər How to pronounce caller (audio)
: one that calls

Examples of caller in a Sentence

Noun The police have received information from an anonymous caller. She's had several callers at her house in the past few days.
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Noun
Many callers just need to be directed to the right Vatican office or official, and the sisters oblige with the aid of massive yearbooks and directories, as well as a solid knowledge of protocols and a hefty dose of discretion, Sister Anthony said. Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025 According to multiple insiders, Cousins will remain on the Falcons roster past the 4 pm EST deadline, which will trigger a $10 million roster bonus for the signal caller. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025 The caller pleads with the grandparent to send money immediately to help resolve the problem. Steve Weisman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 In the motion, Katherine Greenberg, director of strategic litigation for A Better Balance, describes some of the situations callers to the group's hotline had reported. Bracey Harris, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caller

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English (Scots) callour

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caller was in the 14th century

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“Caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caller. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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