Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toller
noun
/ˈtɒlə/
Definition
A person or thing that tolls, especially a person responsible for collecting tolls on a road or bridge.
Examples
- The toller collected fees from drivers using the bridge.
- In the past, a toller would ring bells to signal the start of a market day.
- Some regions have tollers at entrances to national parks, collecting fees for entry.
Meaning
In some contexts, a toller may refer to someone or something that rings a bell, particularly in the context of church bells or signal bells.
Synonyms
- collector
- toll collector
- gatekeeper
