1. plural of crier; people who announce news or make public proclamations, especially in historical contexts
Usage: historical
2. plural of crier; people who cry or weep frequently

Examples

• The town criers walked through the streets announcing the royal decree.
• Medieval criers would ring bells to gather crowds before making announcements.
• Historical reenactments often feature costumed criers calling out news.
• The children were such criers that their parents worried about taking them to public places.
• Some babies are natural criers while others are remarkably quiet.
• The documentary showed how criers served as the primary news source before newspapers.