SINCE 1828
barker
noun (1)
bark·er
| \ ˈbär-kər
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Definition of barker
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one that barks
especially
: a person who advertises by hawking at an entrance to a show
barker
noun (2)Definition of barker (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that removes or prepares bark
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barker
noun
bark·er
| \ ˈbär-kər
\
\
Kids Definition of barker
: a person who stands at the entrance to a show and tries to attract people to it
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