messenger

noun
UK: /ˈmesɪndʒər/
US: /ˈmesɪndʒər/

  1. A person who carries a message.

    1. The messenger delivered the letter quickly.
    2. Our company uses a dedicated messenger service to deliver important documents across town.

  2. A person who conveys information or acts as an intermediary.

    1. He acted as a messenger between the two parties.
    2. The diplomat served as a key messenger in the peace negotiations, relaying proposals and responses.

  3. Something that indicates what is going to happen.

    1. These early symptoms can be a messenger of a more serious illness.
    2. The robin is often seen as a messenger of spring, heralding warmer weather and new beginnings.

Synonyms

courier envoy delegate bearer harbinger forerunner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "messenger" in English means: A person who carries a message., A person who conveys information or acts as an intermediary., Something that indicates what is going to happen..

The phonetic transcription of "messenger" is /ˈmesɪndʒər/ in British English and /ˈmesɪndʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "messenger": courier, envoy, delegate, bearer, harbinger, forerunner.

Example usage of "messenger": "The messenger delivered the letter quickly.". More examples on the page.