caller

noun

ˈkȯ-lər How to pronounce caller (audio)
Definition of callernext
as in visitor
a person who visits another a number of callers have been by since they heard you weren't feeling well

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Recent Examples of caller The page looks like Google Play, and the caller tells you to install an app to fix the problem. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The signal caller’s success at South Alabama was one of the primary reasons Dickert picked Ezell to be his offensive coordinator. — Noah Vinsky july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 The counselors can also refer callers to local resources for additional support. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 July 2026 One caller said Homestead felt more like a daycare than an organized school. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for caller
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  1. visitor
  2. guest
Noun
  • But Sporting reversed its fortunes and earned its fourth win of the season, a 2-1 victory over the visitors from up north.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Charlotte has a growing reputation as a food city, and there’s no shortage of great dining options for newcomers and visitors, along with people in the know.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of visitor
Noun
  • Plastic use is minimal, with clean sea and coral reef awareness shared among staff and guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • New Yorkers have been part of this story from the beginning, welcoming guests into their homes, sharing the city’s spirit with the world, and earning some additional dollars to meet rising costs.
    — Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of guest

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“Caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caller. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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