teller — a person who works in a bank and deals with customers' money transactions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who works in a bank and deals with customers' money transactions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtelər/
Korean meaning: 은행 창구 직원
Korean pronunciation: **텔**러
Example Sentences
- The new teller was so nervous that he counted the same twenty-dollar bill five times.
- I waited in line for thirty minutes just to discover the teller was on a coffee break.
- The fortune teller predicted I would meet a bank teller, and here you are!
teller
NOUN//ˈtelər//
a person who works in a bank and deals with customers' money transactions
A bank teller counts cash and serves customers through the window
From teller to seller of dreams - a stellar transformation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'tellere', derived from Old English 'tellan' meaning 'to tell' or 'to count'. Originally referred to someone who tells stories or counts things, later specifically applied to bank employees who count and handle money.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new teller was so nervous that he counted the same twenty-dollar bill five times.”
“I waited in line for thirty minutes just to discover the teller was on a coffee break.”
“The fortune teller predicted I would meet a bank teller, and here you are!”
“Please bring your ID and account number to the teller for verification.”
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