1. Someone who stands in front of a show (such as a carnival) and gives a loud colourful sales talk to potential customers
   "The enthusiastic barker enticed passersby to try their luck at the carnival games"
    
2. [informal] A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
   "The old barker wagged its tail in greeting";
   - dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, dawg [non-standard], doggo [informal], pooch [informal], doggie [informal], doggy [informal], bow-wow [informal]

Derived forms: barkers

Type of: booster, canid, canine, domestic animal, domesticated animal, plugger [informal], promoter

Part of: Canis, genus Canis

Encyclopedia: Barker, Niagara County, New York