teller

noun

tell·​er ˈte-lər How to pronounce teller (audio)
Synonyms of tellernext
1
: one that relates or communicates
a teller of stories
2
: one that reckons or counts: such as
a
: a member of a bank's staff concerned with the direct handling of money received or paid out
b
: one appointed to count votes

Examples of teller in a Sentence

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Deputies arrived to find the man still at the teller counter. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 The teller clubs Franco and the scene fades to black. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 The teller’s arm swept around the long-hut, the circular walls of the fortress that enclosed them in its embrace. — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Police alleged that a weapon was displayed and threats were made by a man demanding cash from a teller. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teller

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teller was in the 14th century

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“Teller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teller. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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teller

noun
tell·​er ˈtel-ər How to pronounce teller (audio)
1
: one that tells
a teller of tales
2
: a person who counts votes (as in a legislative body)
3
: a bank employee who receives and pays out money

Biographical Definition

Teller

biographical name

Tel·​ler ˈte-lər How to pronounce Teller (audio)
Edward 1908–2003 American (Hungarian-born) physicist

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