Keller

American  

[kel-er, kel-uhr] / ˈkɛl ər, ˈkɛl ər /

noun

1. Gottfried 1819–90, Swiss novelist.

2. Helen (Adams), 1880–1968, U.S. lecturer, author, and educator: blind and deaf from infancy; educated by Annie Sullivan.

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Keller British  

/ ˈkɛlə /

noun

1. Gottfried. 1819–90, Swiss novelist and short-story writer, who wrote in German: noted esp for the novel Der Grüne Heinrich (1855, rewritten 1880)

2. Helen ( Adams ). 1880–1968, US author and lecturer. Blind and deaf from infancy, she was taught to read, write, and speak and became noted for her work for the handicapped

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Example Sentences

John Keller was principal deputy chief of the Public Integrity Section from 2020 to 2025 and was acting chief when he resigned in early 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

After 19 years as the CEO of the CFP Board, Kevin Keller retired this month, leaving behind a different organization than the one he inherited.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group said in an emailed statement that it wasn’t aware of the lawsuit until the Press Democrat reported on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mindful of the imbalance, Thomas Keller Restaurant Group has invested in 15 units of employee housing since 2006, said Chief Operating Officer Antonio Begonja.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Then Mr. Keller shape-shifted into Mr. Rodrigo, who pounded an auction gavel, and the dream ended with Mom and me skydiving into Washington State.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio