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

Keller, for one, is hopeful for a resolution to the debate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Chase Heiland, a Bozeman real estate broker with Keller Williams, moved to Montana from California nearly a decade ago.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

After the taping, Mr. Keller, Lola, and I go home to a house full of family, cheers, and hugs.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio