town crier

noun

: a town officer who makes public proclamations

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Evie was also ‘born’ in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital — the same place where Kate Middleton gave birth to her children — after which a town crier announced Evie’s arrival into the world. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025 The festivities start on June 14 with a Flag Day Ceremony—complete with a town crier—and conclude with the town’s famous July 4 parade. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025 Merchants and town criers shout out at you from every corner, while characters debate and fight as pickpockets roam the streets. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Yes, that modern-day town crier appears on our map. Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for town crier

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of town crier was in 1560

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“Town crier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20crier. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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town crier

noun
: an official who makes public announcements

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