caller

English

/ˈkɔːlə/, /ˈkɔlɚ/, /ˈkɑlɚ/

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English callar suffix from English call.

Origin

English

call

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