noun
bearer
BEH-uh-ruh
noun
1
A person or thing that carries or holds something.
"The flag bearer led the parade."
"As bearer of bad news, she chose her words carefully."
2
The person named or holding a document such as a cheque, entitling them to payment.
"The cheque was made payable to the bearer."
How to Use Bearer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who carries something — a flag, a message, or, in finance, a document that can be cashed by whoever holds it.
Common pairings
bearer of news
bearer bond
flag bearer
Word Forms
bearers plural, Bearers plural
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Etymology
From Old English berere, from bear ("to carry") + -er ("one who does").