noun a person who stands in front of a show, as at a carnival, and gives a loud, noisy, or gaudy sales talk to attract customers
In amusement parks, a barker may be employed to promote certain rides or attractions by enticing visitors with information and excitement.
In sales and marketing, a barker refers to a person who loudly promotes or advertises products or services in a public setting to attract customers.
A barker is a person who stands outside a circus or sideshow and calls out to passersby to attract them to come inside and see the show.
Street performers sometimes use barkers to gather a crowd and create excitement before their performance.
In the digital age, the term 'barker' can also refer to a person or automated system that promotes products or services online in a loud or attention-grabbing manner.
In the context of a writer, a barker may refer to someone who promotes or advertises a book or literary event through public speaking engagements or social media.
In the context of a psychologist, a barker may refer to a person who attracts clients or patients to a therapy practice through marketing or outreach efforts.
In the context of a carnival operator, a barker is a person who stands outside an attraction and tries to attract customers by calling out or advertising the features of the attraction.
In the context of a salesperson, a barker may refer to someone who uses persuasive techniques to attract customers to a product or service, often through direct interaction or public demonstrations.