messenger
Translation
messenger, courier
Examples
A messenger delivered the package this morning.
A messenger delivered the package this morning.
He was the messenger of bad news.
He was the messenger of bad news.
Grammar Patterns
a messenger ((of sth.)) a person who brings (sth., e.g., news) He was the messenger of bad news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: courier, carrier, herald
Etymology
From 'message' + '-er' (a suffix denoting a person who does something). So, literally 'a person who carries a message'.
Memory Tips
Think of an instant 'messenger' app on your phone; it's a modern tool that does the job of a person delivering a message.