bearer
bearer Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person or thing that carries, holds, or brings something, such as news, a title, or a ceremonial object.
"Nobody wanted to be the bearer of bad news when the project funding was unexpectedly canceled."
A person who presents a check, bond, or other financial instrument for payment.
"The promissory note explicitly stated that the full sum was payable on demand to the bearer."
A person who helps carry a coffin at a funeral.
"Six close relatives served as bearers during the solemn procession to the cemetery."
A structural beam, timber, or horizontal member that directly supports the weight of a floor, staircase, or framework.
"The carpenter inspected the wooden bearers beneath the floorboards for signs of rot."
• Rhymes for bearer
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English berere, an agent noun derived from the Old English verb beran ('to carry, bring, or produce') combined with the suffix -er.