speller

noun

spell·​er ˈspe-lər How to pronounce speller (audio)
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1
: a person who spells words especially in a certain way
a poor speller
2
: a book with exercises for teaching spelling

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Oliver was among 54 spellers advancing to the semifinals with a correct spelling in the sixth round. City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026 The number of spellers to advance are determined by identifying the group whose minimum score results in as close to 100 quarterfinalists as possible. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Kushi Gottimukkala of Morrisville, North Carolina, is one of a few spellers competing this year who know what that feels like. Ben Nuckols, Fortune, 27 May 2026 Arizona’s top elementary and middle school spellers participated in the Arizona Spelling Bee on Saturday. Wendy Killeen, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speller

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speller was in the 15th century

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“Speller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speller. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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speller

noun
spell·​er ˈspel-ər How to pronounce speller (audio)
1
: a person who spells words especially in a certain way
a poor speller
2
: a book with exercises for teaching spelling

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