Keller

American  

[kel-er, kel-uhr] / ˈkɛl ər, ˈkɛl ər /

noun

1. Gottfried 1819–90, Swiss novelist.

2. Helen (Adams), 1880–1968, U.S. lecturer, author, and educator: blind and deaf from infancy; educated by Annie Sullivan.

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Keller British  

/ ˈkɛlə /

noun

1. Gottfried. 1819–90, Swiss novelist and short-story writer, who wrote in German: noted esp for the novel Der Grüne Heinrich (1855, rewritten 1880)

2. Helen ( Adams ). 1880–1968, US author and lecturer. Blind and deaf from infancy, she was taught to read, write, and speak and became noted for her work for the handicapped

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Example Sentences

In ninth grade, I was cast as Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker,” which was a big deal for a freshman.

From The Wall Street Journal

It stings for club president Marc Keller, too.

From BBC

His name was Thomas Keller and that restaurant was the Michelin-starred palace of fine dining called the French Laundry.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because of the speed, because of the throughput capabilities, we’re starting to see these economies where these are very good investments,” Keller said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strasbourg president Marc Keller has called him an "innovator", praising his ability to understand their vision and immediately carry it out.

From BBC