noun
- a person who cries or weeps
- a town official who makes public announcements
Usage: archaic; also spelled 'crier'
Examples
- The baby was a cryer and fussed throughout the flight.
- She was known as a cryer at sad movies.
- In medieval times, a cryer would ring a bell and announce important news in the town square.
- The cryer's voice echoed through the streets as he called out the king's proclamation.
- He tried not to be a cryer, but the emotional film moved him to tears.