Meaning & Definition of word "Caller"

Caller

/ˈkɔːlər/

1. A person who makes a telephone call.
- Example: The caller asked to speak with the manager regarding their complaint.
2. A person who calls out or announces something.
- Example: The caller at the bingo hall announced the winning numbers with excitement.
3. A person or device that initiates a call in a call center or telecommunications system.
- Example: The automated system identifies the caller using their phone number.

●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.

Meaning: Someone who frequently makes phone calls.

● Example Sentence: He's a regular caller on this radio show.

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

● Example Sentence: The party had an unexpected caller asking about the local events.