teller
TEH-luh
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.”
noun
1
A bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers.
"The bank teller counted out the cash and handed it over."
2
A person who tells stories.
"She was a wonderful teller of ghost stories around the campfire."
3
A person appointed to count votes in an election.
"The tellers announced the final vote count to the room."
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.
Common pairings
bank teller
ballot teller
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Word forms
- Plural
- tellers
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Etymology
From Middle English tellere, "one who counts or recounts" — tell plus the agent ending -er.
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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.
