1. a person who shouts out public announcements or news in the streets
Usage: historical
2. a person who cries or weeps frequently

Examples

• The town crier announced the royal proclamation in the village square.
• In medieval times, the crier would ring a bell to gather crowds.
• The old crier walked through the streets shouting the daily news.
• She was known as a crier who wept at every sad movie.
• The baby was such a crier that the parents barely slept.
• Historical reenactments often feature a costumed town crier.
• The crier’s voice echoed through the narrow cobblestone streets.