bearer

noun
UK: /ˈbeərə(r)/
US: /ˈberər/

  1. A person who carries something.

    1. He was a bearer of bad news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The message bearer arrived breathless after the long journey to deliver the urgent letter. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that produces or supports something.

    1. She is a bearer of hope for the future. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is a major bearer of innovation in the tech industry, constantly developing new products. [ ] [ ]

  3. The person who presents a check or other document for payment.

    1. The check is payable to the bearer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only the bearer of this ticket will be admitted to the event, so please keep it safe. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

carrier messenger harbinger holder supporter conveyor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bearer" in English means: A person who carries something., A person or thing that produces or supports something., The person who presents a check or other document for payment..

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

Synonyms for "bearer": carrier, messenger, harbinger, holder, supporter, conveyor.

Example usage of "bearer": "He was a bearer of bad news.". More examples on the page.