Caller

/ˈkɔːlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or device that initiates a call in a call center or telecommunications system.

The automated system identifies the caller using their phone number.

A person who makes a telephone call.

The caller asked to speak with the manager regarding their complaint.

A person who calls out or announces something.

The caller at the bingo hall announced the winning numbers with excitement.

From the verb 'call', derived from Old English 'ceallian' meaning to cry out.

caller ID

A system that displays the phone number or other information of an incoming call.

confirm the caller

To verify the identity of the person making the call.

party line caller

A caller who shares a telephone line with others, often used in the context of shared rural lines.

call

To communicate with someone by phone.

calling

The act of making a phone call or the profession one is called to.

Someone who frequently makes phone calls.

He's a regular caller on this radio show.

A term for someone venturing into a group or activity to ask questions.

The party had an unexpected caller asking about the local events.