English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

teller

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for teller, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

storyteller bank clerk vote counter

How to use teller

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bank teller ballot teller

Etymology

From Middle English tellere, "one who counts or recounts" — tell plus the agent ending -er.

Full origin of teller →

Frequently asked questions

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.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of teller
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.