Teller

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlər/

Definitions of teller

noun a person who tells or counts something, such as a bank teller who counts money or a storyteller who narrates a story

Example Sentences

A1 The bank teller helped me deposit my money.

A2 The ticket teller at the train station was very helpful.

B1 The teller at the post office informed me about the new postage rates.

B2 The teller at the grocery store was efficient and friendly.

C1 The teller at the investment firm provided expert advice on my portfolio.

C2 The teller at the museum guided us through the exhibit with in-depth knowledge.

Examples of teller in a Sentence

formal The bank teller processed my withdrawal request efficiently.

informal The teller at the grocery store was really friendly.

slang The teller at the concert was lit!

figurative As a storyteller, she was a masterful teller of tales.

Grammatical Forms of teller

• past tense: told
• plural: tellers
• comparative: more telling
• superlative: most telling
• present tense: tell
• future tense: will tell
• perfect tense: have told
• continuous tense: is telling
• singular: teller
• positive degree: teller
• infinitive: to tell
• gerund: telling
• participle: telling

Origin and Evolution of teller

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'teller' originated from the Old English word 'tellan' which means to count or reckon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'teller' expanded to include someone who counts or deals with money in a bank, eventually leading to the modern usage of the word to refer to a bank teller or someone who tells stories.