barker
word
/ˈbɑɹkɝ/
BAR-kur
/bˈɑːkɐ/
BAH-kuh
Definition
A "barker" is a person, usually at a circus or fair, who shouts to attract people to shows or stalls. It can also mean a dog that barks a lot.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly old-fashioned or specific to fairs and circuses. For dogs, it's informal and descriptive. Rare as a job title today. Don't confuse with 'bark' as the sound or 'barker' for trees.
Spanish: pregonero (de feria) - perro ladradorPortuguese (BR): chamador (de circo/feira) - cachorro que latePortuguese (PT): chamador (de circo/feira) - cão que ladraChinese (Simplified): 叫卖者 - 爱叫的狗Chinese (Traditional): 叫賣者 - 愛叫的狗Hindi: बाजार में बुलाने वाला (मेला/सर्कस) - भौंकने वाला कुत्ताArabic: منادٍ في السيرك أو السوق - كلب ينبح كثيرًاBengali: দালাল (মেলা/সার্কাসে ঘোষণা দেওয়ার ব্যক্তি) - ঘেউ-ঘেউকারী কুকুরRussian: зазывала (на ярмарке, в цирке) - лающая собакаJapanese: 呼び込み（サーカス・縁日などの客引き） - 吠える犬Vietnamese: người rao hàng (ở hội chợ, rạp xiếc) - chó hay sủaKorean: 호객꾼(서커스, 놀이공원 등에서 선전하는 사람) - 짖는 개Turkish: çağırıcı (panayır/sirkte) - çok havlayan köpekUrdu: منادی (میلوں یا سرکس میں آواز لگا کر بلانے والا) - زیادہ بھونکنے والا کتاIndonesian: tukang promosi (di pasar malam/sirkus) - anjing yang suka menggonggong
Example Sentences
The barker stood outside the circus, calling people to the show.
basic
The dog next door is a real barker.
basic
The barker used a loud voice to get attention.
basic
You’ll never miss the circus with that barker at the entrance!
natural
Our dog’s a serious barker—he’ll wake the whole neighborhood.
natural
Every fair needs a good barker to hype up the crowd.
natural