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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 911 caller said the man forced his way into the home and shot someone in a second-floor bedroom. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 So great players, great play-caller, consistency and continuity in one scheme over time usually equals success. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The caller let the officers in and showed them the room where the man was. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 The man was bleeding from his face, and the caller had to perform CPR on the woman. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caller
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  1. visitor
  2. guest
Noun
  • In the Northeast, visitors discover a corridor where centuries of history, untamed coastlines, and cosmopolitan energy intertwine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • With a lot of Big Sur shut down and inaccessible from the south, and only days from the end of a mandatory evacuation, many visitors assumed the place was closed — even though Nepenthe kept its website updated throughout.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of visitor
Noun
  • The outlet added that doves were released outside the church before guests moved inside for the ceremony.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of guest

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“Caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caller. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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