1. a person who talks too much or talks foolishly
Usage: somewhat archaic

Examples

• The old prater at the coffee shop never stopped talking about his glory days.
• She dismissed him as just another prater who loved the sound of his own voice.
• The meeting was delayed by a prater who wouldn’t let anyone else speak.
• Don’t be such a prater – sometimes it’s better to listen.
• The village prater knew everyone’s business but rarely got the facts straight.