Synonyms for caller


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kaw-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ lər


Définition of caller

Origin :
  • c.1500, "one who proclaims," agent noun from call (v.). Meaning "one who announces step changes at a dance" is recorded from 1882; "one who places a telephone call," 1898. Meaning "a social visitor" is attested from 1786.
  • noun visitor
Example sentences :
  • To Eileen's credit it may be said that she had not been told that a caller was expected.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • He did not look up, but, as his caller moved, inquired amiably: "Well?"
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Somehow the fellow did suggest Kirkwood's caller of the afternoon.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • The caller had gone away, and the old woman and the girl were left alone.
  • Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • "Mr. Kendrick ain't here," she said, in answer to the caller's question.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • One might have thought he expected to see his caller the next morning.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • He looked about for the expected customer or caller, whoever he or she might be, and saw no one.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • His caller had risen, rather suddenly for him, and was standing beside the desk.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Jed, absorbed in his work and droning a hymn, apparently forgot all about his caller.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Ruth asked her caller to be seated, but Maud paid no attention.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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