crier

noun

cri·​er ˈkrī(-ə)r 

: one that cries:

a

: an officer who proclaims the orders of a court

b

: town crier

Examples of crier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Megan cried a lot, and Megan’s not a crier. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2025

Longing for the days of the town crier? — Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

Denise remembers Olisa as a happy baby and not much of a crier. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 May 2025

Throughout much of his 54 years, Questlove had never been much of a crier. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing crier

• town crier

Rhymes for crier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

crier

noun

cri·​er ˈkrī(-ə)r 

: one who calls out orders or announcements