Skip to content

Teller Definition & Meaning

teller
noun
  1. United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
  2. an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly)
  3. an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
  4. someone who tells a story

"Teller" in song lyrics

See how teller is used in real songs:

  • "around the solar system, the wisdom of a fortune teller"
    4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize
  • "I can see the fortune without the teller"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Falcon and the Snowman
  • "I caught this vision when I met a fortune teller"
    Blackalicious — Nowhere Fast

Usage tips for "teller"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "teller" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for teller to find words that pair well.

Use "teller" in a verse

Now that you know what "teller" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What does teller mean?
United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003) an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly) an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money someone who tells a story
What part of speech is teller?
Teller is a noun.
How many definitions does teller have?
Teller has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Look up another word