a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc, and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers
barker in British English2
(ˈbɑːkə)
noun
a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning
Barker in British English
(ˈbɑːkə)
noun
1.
Billy, full name William George Barker. 1894–1930, Canadian fighter pilot during World War I; the most decorated military serviceman in British Empire history
2.
George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)
3.
Howard. born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003)
4.
Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker. 1929–2005, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (1930–2016) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971–85)
barker in American English1
(ˈbɑrkər)
noun
a person or machine that takes bark off a tree, log, etc.
barker in American English2
(ˈbɑrkər)
noun
1.
an animal, person, or thing that makes a barking sound
2.
a person in front of a side show, theater, store, etc. who tries to attract customers by loud, animated talking
Examples of 'barker' in a sentence
barker
I've gone hungry before now to get him sloshed, because a barker 's vital.
Gash, Jonathan THE TARTAN RINGERS
We could hear the barker calling the crowd to the next show and Luke's eyes lit up.