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Caller

/ˈkɔː.lə/ · noun

Meaning

(telephony) The person who makes a telephone call..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

―I’ve got someone on the line. ―Who’s the caller?
Thaler was arrested in Orono last May when a caller reported that the car she was driving had a shattered rear window and a blown-out tire.
a gentleman caller
If the called function throws an exception, the caller should be prepared to handle the error.

Synonyms for caller

coolfreshcompanycoolingtelephonerphoner

Antonyms for caller

Related Words

telephonerphonercompanyfreshcoolcoolingcalloutcalldialerphoneidbookmarkchampsubscriberaudiencemarkerstudentauditordialcustomer

Word Forms

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does caller mean?

Caller means (telephony) The person who makes a telephone call..

What is a synonym for caller?

Common synonyms include cool, fresh, company, cooling.

What is the opposite of caller?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use caller in a sentence?

―I’ve got someone on the line. ―Who’s the caller?

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