caller
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːlə/
The English word “caller” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- The person who makes a telephone call.
- A visitor.
- The person who stands at the front of the hall and announces the numbers.
- A function that calls another (the callee).
- A whistle or similar item used to call foxes.
- The person who directs dancers in certain dances, such as American line dances and square dances.
Etymology
From Middle English callar, equivalent to call + -er.
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