American English
/ˈkʰɔ.lɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: caller
a person who makes a telephone call, especially the person speaking to you on the phone
Practice out louda person who makes a telephone call, especially the person speaking to you on the phone
The caller left a message.
A caller to the radio show asked about the election.
anonymous caller · radio caller · caller on the line
a caller from + place
a caller to + program
a person who visits someone, usually for a short time
We have a caller at the door.
The caller stayed for only twenty minutes.
This meaning can sound formal or old-fashioned. In everyday English, visitor is more common.
unexpected caller · welcome caller
have a caller
a caller at + place
a person who leads a dance by announcing the steps for the dancers
The caller told us to turn left.
The square-dance caller spoke into a microphone.
square-dance caller
the caller tells + dancers + what to do
a phone feature that shows the number or name of the person calling
Caller ID showed a number from Chicago.
a person who phones people unexpectedly to sell something or ask for support
A cold caller tried to sell me solar panels.