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

John Keller was principal deputy chief of the Public Integrity Section from 2020 to 2025 and was acting chief when he resigned in early 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The number of Certified Financial Planners doubled to 107,000 during his tenure, and their ranks became more diverse, although Keller says there’s still room for improvement on that score.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Keller, for one, is hopeful for a resolution to the debate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Chase Heiland, a Bozeman real estate broker with Keller Williams, moved to Montana from California nearly a decade ago.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Then Mr. Keller shape-shifted into Mr. Rodrigo, who pounded an auction gavel, and the dream ended with Mom and me skydiving into Washington State.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio