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barker n

Barker means a person who loudly calls out to attract customers or spectators, especially outside a show. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of barker

  • a person who loudly calls out to attract customers or spectators, especially outside a show

Usage examples of barker

The carnival barker called out to people passing the entrance.

A barker promised the crowd a prize if they bought a ticket.

The museum hired a barker to attract visitors to its evening show.

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