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speller

American  
[spel-er] / ˈspɛl ər /

noun

  1. a person who spells words.

  2. Also called spelling book.  an elementary textbook or manual to teach spelling.

speller British  
/ ˈspɛlə /

noun

  1. a person who spells words in the manner specified

    a bad speller

  2. a book designed to teach or improve spelling

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Etymology

Origin of speller

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at spell 1, -er 1

Example Sentences

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And I’m such a bad speller that even the most generous auto-correct can’t figure out that the word I’m trying to write is “mellifluous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This year, he tied with another speller in 60th place, alongside the 89 others eliminated in the round.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

First, he tries to make eye contact with the speller and humanize the moment.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Mishra pulls his submissions from his own list, which he started when he was a 13-year-old speller.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023

I realized that I was still holding the old speller.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

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