teller
Teller (noun) means a bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers. Example: “The bank teller counted out the cash and handed it over.”
How to Use Teller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, the bank staff member who deals with your cash; also anyone who tells stories or counts votes.
Word Forms
tellers plural
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The bank _____ counted out the cash and handed it over.
Etymology
From Middle English tellere, "one who counts or recounts" — tell plus the agent ending -er.
Rhymes for teller
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What does “teller” mean?
The word “teller” means a bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers. In plain terms, most commonly, the bank staff member who deals with your cash; also anyone who tells stories or counts votes.
How do you pronounce “teller”?
“Teller” is pronounced TEH-luh (/ˈtɛləɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “teller” in a sentence?
Here is “teller” used in a sentence: “The bank teller counted out the cash and handed it over.”
What part of speech is “teller”?
“Teller” is a noun.
Where does the word “teller” come from?
The word “teller” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tellere, "one who counts or recounts" — tell plus the agent ending -er.
Is “teller” a common word?
“Teller” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “teller” have?
“Teller” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers.