1. a person who sells products or services by making telephone calls to potential customers

Examples

• The telemarketer called during dinner to sell insurance.
• She worked as a telemarketer for a credit card company.
• Many people hang up immediately when they realize it’s a telemarketer.
• The telemarketer offered a special discount on home security systems.
• He blocked calls from telemarketers to avoid interruptions.
• The telemarketer was very persistent despite my lack of interest.