speller

noun

spell·​er ˈspe-lər How to pronounce speller (audio)
1
: a person who spells words especially in a certain way
a poor speller
2
: a book with exercises for teaching spelling

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If all spellers misspell a word, a new round begins and all get to compete. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024 More than 200 spellers are competing this week during the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in one of the largest fields since 2019. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024 At the end of the first quarterfinal round, there were 59 left, and 46 of those spellers made it through a vocabulary round ahead of the semifinals. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 The country's most avid spellers took the stage for the Scripps National Spelling Bee hoping to be named the best speller in the United States. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for speller 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speller was in the 15th century

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“Speller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speller. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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speller

noun
spell·​er ˈspel-ər How to pronounce speller (audio)
1
: a person who spells words especially in a certain way
a poor speller
2
: a book with exercises for teaching spelling

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