Barker

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrkər/

Definitions of barker

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

Example Sentences

A1 The barker at the circus was very loud.

A2 The barker outside the store was trying to attract customers with his energetic voice.

B1 The barker in the market was announcing special deals on fresh produce.

B2 The barker at the fair was promoting the different attractions and rides.

C1 The barker on the boardwalk was drawing in crowds with his charismatic personality.

C2 The barker for the traveling circus had a knack for engaging the audience and keeping them entertained.

Examples of barker in a Sentence

formal The barker outside the circus tent was calling out to passersby to come see the show.

informal The barker at the fair was really loud and trying to get everyone's attention.

slang The barker at the game was hyping up the crowd with his announcements.

figurative The politician was known as a barker for his ability to attract attention and rally support.

Grammatical Forms of barker

• past tense: barked
• plural: barkers
• comparative: more barking
• superlative: most barking
• present tense: barks
• future tense: will bark
• perfect tense: have barked
• continuous tense: is barking
• singular: barker
• positive degree: bark
• infinitive: to bark
• gerund: barking
• participle: barking

Origin and Evolution of barker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'barker' originated from the Middle English word 'berkere' which meant a tanner or currier of leather.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'barker' evolved to refer to someone who stands outside a place of business and tries to attract customers by calling out or displaying goods, such as a carnival barker or a barker at a market.