bearer

Definition

  • noun: a person who bears or carries something
  • noun: one that 'bears'
  • often used attributively
  • synonyms: pallbearer

Examples

  • His nephew was the 'ring bearer' [=the person who holds the rings until they are needed] at his wedding.

  • the 'bearer' of glad/bad tidings [=the person who brings good/bad news]

  • The 'bearers' [='porters'] carried our baggage up the mountain.

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