Messenger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Messenger is a noun meaning One who brings messages.
Meaning
One who brings messages.
More Meanings
- The secretary bird.
- The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
- (computing) An instant messenger program.
- (figurative) A forerunner or harbinger.
- A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.
- A piece of paper, etc., blown up a string to a kite.
- (law) A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.
Example Sentences
a messenger of doom
I'll messenger over the signed documents.
The 4 primary messengers include ^([sic]) AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger, and MSN Messenger.
The Messenger under the joint Commission of Bankruptcy might have seized the Whole, if they had remained in their Warehouse
Word Forms
- messengers
- messengering
- messengered
Synonyms for messenger
Depending on context, synonyms include courier.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include courier, mailman, mail, agent, message, herald.
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