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triller

/ˈtrɪl.ər/
trill · er
Plural:trillers
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triller Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small passerine bird of the genus Lalage in the cuckoo-shrike family, native to southern Asia and Australasia, noted for its continuous trilling song.

Example

"The white-winged triller is a common sight in Australian woodlands, often recognized by its rapid, chattering call."

2

A person, animal, or instrument that produces a quavering or vibrato sound, known as a trill.

Example

"The soprano was an exceptional triller, effortlessly adding rapid vocal ornamentation to the aria."

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• Nearby Words

trigger
triggerfish
triglav
triller
trillium
trilobite
trim

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'trill' (from Italian 'trillare', of imitative origin) combined with the English agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triller
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