teller
word
Definition
A person who works at a bank counter serving customers with transactions. Also means someone who tells or narrates something, as in 'storyteller'.
Usage & Nuances
Bank tellers are becoming less common due to ATMs and online banking. 'ATM' stands for Automated Teller Machine. A 'fortune teller' predicts the future. A 'storyteller' narrates stories. In politics, a 'teller' counts votes. Penn & Teller is a famous magic duo.
Example Sentences
I had to wait twenty minutes in line just to talk to a teller about a simple transfer.
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The bank teller helped me deposit the cheque.
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My grandmother was a wonderful storyteller.
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The fortune teller said I would travel to distant lands.
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With ATMs and apps, the role of the bank teller is slowly disappearing.
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She's a natural teller of tales — the kids hang on her every word at bedtime.
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