barker
1- an animal or person that barks.
- a person who stands before a theater, carnival sideshow, or the like, calling out its attractions to passers-by.
Origin of barker
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raconteur, orator, debater, lecturer, spokeswoman, mouthpiece, speechmaker, braggart, announcer, conversationalist, windbag, spokesman, spokesperson, blowhard, bragger, gossip, commentator, barker, gasbag, bigmouthExamples from the Web for barker
Contemporary Examples of barker
“I definitely think she has the potential,” Barker told PEOPLE in March.
Barker: When reality TV became popular, the public began thinking of documentaries as entertainment.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie FilmRichard Porton
May 22, 2014
Barker: We showed the film to [Cannes director] Thierry Frémaux, who was in L.A.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie FilmRichard Porton
May 22, 2014
Barker: Also, the Sundance Film Festival has proved key to exposing people to so many quality documentaries.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie FilmRichard Porton
May 22, 2014
Barker: I think that Woody was also surprised that Blue Jasmine did as well as it did because it was so dark.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie FilmRichard Porton
May 22, 2014
Historical Examples of barker
So help me, if I had had a barker I'd have fired a shot across your bows.'
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
"It's Mr. Barker," exclaimed one of the ladies, regarding me brightly.
Ruggles of Red GapHarry Leon Wilson
Sea captains and ship owners were Stone & Barker's best customers.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
"The plundering was shameful," says Lieutenant Barker indignantly.
The Siege of BostonAllen French
On the fifth of May Lieutenant Barker records the discovery of a "most shocking" plot.
The Siege of BostonAllen French
barker
1- an animal or person that barks
- a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc, and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers
barker
2- a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning
Barker
- George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)
- Howard . born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003)
- Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker . 1929–2005, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971–85)
Word Origin and History for barker
"noisy fellow," late 15c., agent noun from bark (v.). Specific sense of "loud assistant in an auction, store, or show" is from 1690s.