Definitions

1. noun

a person who cries out to attract attention, especially a child who cries loudly

“The baby became a persistent crier in the supermarket, prompting the mother to apologize to nearby shoppers.”

2. noun

a person who announces or proclaims something, especially the news of a birth, in a loud and public manner

“The town crier stood on the steps of the town hall, shouting the news of the royal birth to a gathered crowd.”

3. verb

to cry out loudly, often in a public place

“The protesters began to crier outside the government building, drawing attention to their cause.”