Definition

The person who receives a phone call or is called by someone else.

Example

When I called my friend, she was the callee on the other end of the line.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new app for phone calls?

Yeah, I heard it makes it easier to identify the callee.

That's really useful, especially when you’re busy.

Exactly! It helps you know who’s trying to reach you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Callee → The word 'callee' originates from the verb 'call' (from Old English 'ceallian', meaning to cry out or summon) with the addition of the suffix '-ee' (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). Therefore, 'callee' refers to the person who is being called.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is the 'recipient' ('-ee') of a 'call' — that's why a callee is the person being called.

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