caller

[ˈkɔːlə(r)]

caller Definition

• 1. a person who makes a phone call
• 2. a person who visits someone, often for a brief time
• 3. a person who announces their arrival at a hotel or place of business

Using caller: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caller" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The caller on the other end of the line was asking for John.

• Example

  I had a caller this morning who wanted to sell me something.

• Example

  The hotel receptionist asked the caller to wait in the lobby.

caller Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for caller

• visitor
• guest
• dialer
• phoner

Phrases with caller

• cold caller

  a person who makes unsolicited calls to people in order to sell them something

  Example

  I hate it when cold callers interrupt my dinner.

• mystery caller

  a person who calls without revealing their identity

  Example

  The mystery caller kept calling and hanging up without saying anything.

• prank caller

  a person who makes a prank call, usually with the intention of tricking or annoying the person on the other end

  Example

  The prank caller pretended to be a police officer and convinced the fast-food restaurant manager to strip-search an employee.

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Summary: caller in Brief

A 'caller' [ˈkɔːlə(r)] is a person who makes a phone call or visits someone briefly. It can also refer to a person who announces their arrival at a hotel or place of business. Examples include 'The caller on the other end of the line was asking for John.' and 'The hotel receptionist asked the caller to wait in the lobby.' Phrases include 'cold caller,' 'mystery caller,' and 'prank caller.'