English Explanatory Dictionary

caller

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person who makes a telephone call.
  2. A visitor.
  3. The person who stands at the front of the hall and announces the numbers.
  4. A function that calls another (the callee).
  5. A whistle or similar item used to call foxes.
  6. The person who directs dancers in certain dances, such as American line dances and square dances.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔː.lə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caller.wav /ˈkɔ.lɚ/ /ˈkɑ.lɚ/

Word forms

caller callers

Etymology

From Middle English callar, equivalent to call + -er.

Derived words

birdcaller caller ID caller identification chart caller cold caller cop-caller crank caller fox caller hog caller name-caller nuisance caller robocaller shot caller
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