Noun: crier krI(-u)r
- (formerly) an official who made public announcements
"The town crier rang his bell and proclaimed the new law";
- town crier
- A pedlar who shouts to advertise the goods they sell
"The crier's voice echoed through the market as he announced his fresh produce"
- A person who weeps
"The crier couldn't hold back tears during the emotional movie scene";
- weeper
Derived forms: criers
Type of: announcer, bawler, bellower, hawker, peddler [N. Amer], pedlar [Brit, Cdn], pitchman [N. Amer], roarer, screamer, screecher, shouter, unfortunate, unfortunate person, yeller
Encyclopedia: Crier