barker

[ bahr-ker ]

/ ˈbɑr kər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR barker ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

an animal or person that barks.

a person who stands before a theater, carnival sideshow, or the like, calling out its attractions to passers-by.

Origin of barker

First recorded in 1350–1400, barker is from the Middle English word berker, berkar. See bark¹, -er¹

Words nearby barker

bark, bark beetle, bark cloth, barkeeper, barkentine, barker, barkhan, Barkhausen, Barkhausen effect, Barking, Barking and Dagenham

Definition for barker (2 of 2)

barker²

[ bahr-ker ]

/ ˈbɑr kər /

noun

a person or thing that removes bark from trees.

a person or thing that prepares bark for tanning.

Origin of barker

1375–1425, earlier as surname; late Middle English. See bark² (v.), -er¹

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for barker

“I definitely think she has the potential,” Barker told PEOPLE in March.
The Famous Parents Modeling Club|Erin Cunningham|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barker: When reality TV became popular, the public began thinking of documentaries as entertainment.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film|Richard Porton|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barker: We showed the film to [Cannes director] Thierry Frémaux, who was in L.A.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film|Richard Porton|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barker: Also, the Sundance Film Festival has proved key to exposing people to so many quality documentaries.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film|Richard Porton|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Barker: I think that Woody was also surprised that Blue Jasmine did as well as it did because it was so dark.
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film|Richard Porton|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barker, on the contrary, scorned and loathed Trafalgar Square, and laughed at its art.
The Newcomes|William Makepeace Thackeray
At last the evening came, and Claudius appeared in Barker's room arrayed in full evening-dress.
Doctor Claudius, A True Story|F. Marion Crawford
A door slammed below, a wheezing cough was heard, and Captain Barker's head appeared at the top of the ladder.
The Blue Pavilions|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
What Mr. Hill shewed me was some of it, which Mr. Barker had given him.'
History of the Buccaneers of America|James Burney
Barker, on his side, was prepared for storms, but he intended to play the part of confidential friend and consoler.
Doctor Claudius, A True Story|F. Marion Crawford

British Dictionary definitions for barker (1 of 3)

barker¹

/ (ˈbɑːkə) /

noun

an animal or person that barks

a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc, and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers

British Dictionary definitions for barker (2 of 3)

barker²

/ (ˈbɑːkə) /

noun

a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning

British Dictionary definitions for barker (3 of 3)

Barker

/ (ˈbɑːkə) /

noun

George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)

Howard . born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003)

Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker . 1929–2005, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971–85)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	barker
释义	barker ¹ [ bahr-ker ] / ˈbɑr kər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR barker ON THESAURUS.COM noun an animal or person that barks. a person who stands before a theater, carnival sideshow, or the like, calling out its attractions to passers-by. Origin of barker ¹ First recorded in 1350–1400, barker is from the Middle English word berker, berkar. See bark¹, -er¹ Words nearby barker bark, bark beetle, bark cloth, barkeeper, barkentine, barker, barkhan, Barkhausen, Barkhausen effect, Barking, Barking and Dagenham Definition for barker (2 of 2) barker² [ bahr-ker ] / ˈbɑr kər / noun a person or thing that removes bark from trees. a person or thing that prepares bark for tanning. Origin of barker ² 1375–1425, earlier as surname; late Middle English. See bark² (v.), -er¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for barker “I definitely think she has the potential,” Barker told PEOPLE in March. The Famous Parents Modeling Club\|Erin Cunningham\|May 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Barker: When reality TV became popular, the public began thinking of documentaries as entertainment. Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film\|Richard Porton\|May 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Barker: We showed the film to [Cannes director] Thierry Frémaux, who was in L.A. Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film\|Richard Porton\|May 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Barker: Also, the Sundance Film Festival has proved key to exposing people to so many quality documentaries. Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film\|Richard Porton\|May 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Barker: I think that Woody was also surprised that Blue Jasmine did as well as it did because it was so dark. Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film\|Richard Porton\|May 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Barker, on the contrary, scorned and loathed Trafalgar Square, and laughed at its art. The Newcomes\|William Makepeace Thackeray At last the evening came, and Claudius appeared in Barker's room arrayed in full evening-dress. Doctor Claudius, A True Story\|F. Marion Crawford A door slammed below, a wheezing cough was heard, and Captain Barker's head appeared at the top of the ladder. The Blue Pavilions\|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch What Mr. Hill shewed me was some of it, which Mr. Barker had given him.' History of the Buccaneers of America\|James Burney Barker, on his side, was prepared for storms, but he intended to play the part of confidential friend and consoler. Doctor Claudius, A True Story\|F. Marion Crawford British Dictionary definitions for barker (1 of 3) barker¹ / (ˈbɑːkə) / noun an animal or person that barks a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc, and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers British Dictionary definitions for barker (2 of 3) barker² / (ˈbɑːkə) / noun a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning British Dictionary definitions for barker (3 of 3) Barker / (ˈbɑːkə) / noun George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950) Howard . born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003) Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker . 1929–2005, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971–85) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to barker raconteur, orator, debater, lecturer, spokeswoman, mouthpiece, speechmaker, braggart, announcer, conversationalist, windbag, spokesman, spokesperson, blowhard, bragger, gossip, commentator, gasbag, bigmouth
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barker

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Definition for barker (2 of 2)

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