Definition

A callout is a specific mention or invitation to someone, often used to highlight important information or to challenge someone to a competition.

Example

The teacher made a callout to the student who answered the question correctly.

Conversation

Did you see that funny callout in the article yesterday?

Yeah, I loved how they highlighted the main point!

It really caught my attention, especially the way they did the callout.

Definitely, it made the whole piece more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Callout → It is formed from "call" (from Old English *ceallian*, meaning to cry out or shout) and "out" (meaning outside or outward). The word "callout" refers to the act of calling out or shouting something to someone, often in a public or noticeable manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'crying out' ('call') to someone 'outside' ('out') — that's why callout means to shout something out.

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