caller

1 of 2

adjective

cal·​ler ˈkä-lər 

1

Scotland : fresh

2

Scotland : cool

caller

2 of 2

noun

call·​er ˈkȯ-lər 

: one that calls

Synonyms of caller

Noun

• visitor
• guest

Examples of caller in a Sentence

Noun

The police have received information from an anonymous caller.

She's had several callers at her house in the past few days.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While deputies were responding, additional callers reported the child had been found and that CPR was underway. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Police have said the 911 caller was asked whether mental health services were needed and had requested a police response. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Video was later obtained from the 911 caller, which showed the scene, a detective wrote in the affidavit. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

In audio released from a distress call made by Wells’ friends, the caller requests towing assistance after a boat malfunction. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English (Scots) callour

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing caller

• caller display
• caller ID
• signal-caller

Rhymes for caller

• choler
• collar
• crawler
• dollar
• faller
• haller
• hauler
• holler
• scholar
• smaller
• squalor
• taller