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bearer

noun

someone whose employment involves carrying something

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
R
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbɛəɹə

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. someone whose employment involves carrying something

    “the bonds were transmitted by carrier”

noun

  1. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to them or to whoever holds it

    “the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’”

noun

  1. a messenger who bears or presents

    “a bearer of good tidings”

noun

  1. one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral

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Example Sentences

the bonds were transmitted by carrier
the bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’
a bearer of good tidings

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