B1nounworkbusiness
US/ˈkɔː.lər/
UK/ˈkɔː.lə/
a person who makes a phone call to someone
In context
The caller asked to speak to the head of sales.
Our receptionist always asks the caller for a name and number.
An anonymous caller told the police about the missing package.
Words that go with caller
adjective + noun
- anonymous callerAn anonymous caller warned the company about the problem.
- regular callerHe is a regular caller to our help line.
- first-time callerFirst-time callers get a discount on the service.
- unknown callerThe phone showed an unknown caller, so I did not answer.
noun + noun
- caller IDThe caller ID showed an unknown number.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the called personCorrect: the caller