Definition

A person who can spell words correctly or a book that helps teach spelling.

Example

She is a great speller and always wins the spelling bee.

Conversation

I heard you're the best speller in our class.

Haha, I don't know about that, but I do enjoy spelling!

Maybe you should help me with the next spelling test then.

Sure! I can share some tips from my old speller book.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Speller** → It is formed from "spell" (from Old English *spellian*, meaning to speak or say) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A speller is a person who spells words or speaks them out loud.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'speaks' ('spell') words and adds '-er' to indicate a person. This helps you remember that a speller is someone who spells words.

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