telemarketer

American  

[tel-uh-mahr-ki-ter] / ˈtɛl əˌmɑr kɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who sells, advertises, or fund-raises through usually unsolicited telephone calls.

   How can I avoid being overwhelmed by telemarketers and marketing mail?

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Etymology

Origin of telemarketer

telemarket(ing) ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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telemarketer

In an age of seemingly nonstop spam, that act of rebellion can feel deeply satisfying, like heckling a telemarketer who interrupted dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

When he lived in Los Angeles before, Chad Bowden worked at one point as a telemarketer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025

Around the speech’s 13-minute mark, addressing the outrage over the Alabama ruling, Britt veered into a telemarketer vibe, reminiscent of commercials where salespeople urge viewers to call the number on the screen.

From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2024

Han Junghee, a 63-year-old telemarketer, said the sky appeared to be getting murkier by the day so she has been avoiding exercise outdoors.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023

She answers after half a ring, but it’s only a telemarketer, some poor soul on weekend duty, asking reluctantly if a Mrs., um— “Ganguli,” Ashima replies tardy before hanging up.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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