Synonyms for

Teller

Verb / ˈtelɜ: / Another word for teller — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who works in a bank and helps customers with their money

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

narrator recounter reporter chronicler

Informal

cashier banker teller person

Literary

bard minstrel storyteller

Antonyms

concealer hider obscurer masker camoufleur

Common collocations

  • bank teller
  • credit union teller
  • head teller
  • teller window
  • teller machine
  • teller line
  • teller services

Word family

noun teller
verb tell

Usage note

While 'teller' can refer to someone who tells a story, its most common modern usage is for a bank employee who handles financial transactions. Antonyms are rare and often constructed.

Example sentences

  1. The teller gave me my money with a smile.
  2. I always go to the same teller because she is friendly.
  3. The teller's job is to help customers with their money.
  4. The teller counted the money carefully before giving it to the customer.
  5. My mom works as a teller at the bank.

Quotes

  • I am a teller of stories. I write them down and share them with others.
  • The teller of a mirthful tale has latitude allowed him. We are content with less than absolute truth.
  • The teller of a secret is like a thief.

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