bearer
Translation
bearer, carrier, holder
Examples
The check is payable to the bearer.
The cheque is payable to the bearer.
He was the standard bearer for the new movement.
He was the standard bearer for the new movement.
Grammar Patterns
the bearer of sth. the person who carries or delivers sth. He was the bearer of bad news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carrier, holder, porter
Etymology
From the verb 'to bear' (to carry) plus the agent noun suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who bears or carries'.
Memory Tips
A 'bearer' is a person who 'bears' (carries) something, whether it's a message, a flag, or a financial document.