caller

The word “caller” means a person who is making or has made a phone call. In plain terms, someone who calls — whether that means phoning in, visiting, or announcing something aloud.

“Caller” is pronounced KAW-luh (/ˈkɔːlə/ in IPA).

Here is “caller” used in a sentence: “The radio host took a question from a caller in Manchester.”

“Caller” is a noun.

“Caller” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Caller” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is making or has made a phone call.

A caller can refer either to someone making a phone call or to someone paying a visit in person, while a visitor specifically refers to a person who comes to see someone or somewhere. In everyday speech, "caller" is used more often for phone contexts, especially with terms like caller ID, while "visitor" is preferred for in-person guests.

In bingo, a caller is the person who draws and announces the numbers aloud so players can mark their cards. In square dancing, a caller similarly calls out the sequence of steps and moves for the dancers to follow, guiding the group through the dance in real time.

Caller ID is a phone feature that displays the phone number, and often the name, of the caller before the call is answered. It helps the person receiving the call decide whether to pick up based on who is calling.