teller

noun

tell·​er ˈte-lər 

1

: one that relates or communicates

a teller of stories

2

: one that reckons or counts: such as

a

: a member of a bank's staff concerned with the direct handling of money received or paid out

b

: one appointed to count votes

Examples of teller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After taking more than $1,600 from the teller drawers, Twitchell wrote, Gray directed the bank manager and two other employees into a storage room. —Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024

The kiosks, known as bitcoin teller machines (BTM) and often found in places like convenience stores, bars and gas stations, resemble conventional ATMs. —Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024

While the majority of bank robbers are men, the FBI saw the number of women sticking up tellers increase over time. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024

Banking career Started as a teller in 1986 and through promotions, became Senior Vice President. —Gloria Branch, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teller

• automated teller
• automated teller machine
• automatic teller
• automatic teller machine
• fortune teller
• tale-teller

Kids Definition

teller

noun

tell·​er ˈtel-ər 

1

: one that tells

a teller of tales

2

: a person who counts votes (as in a legislative body)

3

: a bank employee who receives and pays out money

Biographical Definition

Teller

biographical name

Tel·​ler ˈte-lər 

Edward 1908–2003 American (Hungarian-born) physicist