What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crier
Example
The town crier announced the news of the upcoming festival. [crier: noun]
Example
She was a crier at heart, and couldn't help but shed tears at emotional moments. [crier: noun]
Example
He crier out in anger when he saw the injustice being done. [cried: verb]
herald
Example
The herald announced the arrival of the king with trumpets and banners. [herald: noun]
Example
The first robin of spring heralds the coming of warmer weather. [heralds: verb]
Example
The new technology was a herald of a new era in communication. [herald: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Herald is more commonly used than crier in modern English, and is versatile enough to be used in a variety of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crier and herald?
Both crier and herald can be used in formal settings, but herald is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
