caller
/ˈkɔːlə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: callers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The person who makes a telephone call.
Noun
Examples
―I’ve got someone on the line.
―Who’s the caller?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A visitor.
Noun
Examples
a gentleman caller
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “caller” mean?
The person who makes a telephone call.
Is “caller” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.