screamer

noun
UK: /ˈskriːmə(r)/
US: /ˈskriːmər/

  1. A person who screams, often loudly or excessively.

    1. The screamer woke everyone up.
    2. Security removed the disruptive screamer from the concert venue before the encore.

  2. A headline in a newspaper or advertisement printed in very large letters to attract attention.

    1. The paper used a screamer to sell copies.
    2. The advertising agency suggested using a bold screamer to highlight the product's benefits.

  3. Something very noticeable or shocking.

    1. That pink dress is a real screamer.
    2. The company's financial loss last quarter was a screamer and prompted immediate action.
screamer adjective

  1. Very bright or bold; attracting attention.

    1. She wore a screamer red dress.
    2. The wall was painted a screamer shade of yellow that hurt my eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "screamer" in English means: A person who screams, often loudly or excessively., A headline in a newspaper or advertisement printed in very large letters to attract attention., Something very noticeable or shocking..

The phonetic transcription of "screamer" is /ˈskriːmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈskriːmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "screamer": "The screamer woke everyone up.". More examples on the page.