Bearer meaning

What does “bearer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“bearer” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: someone whose employment involves carrying something.

bearer

someone whose employment involves carrying something
“the bonds were transmitted by carrier”
Synonymscarrier toter
a messenger who bears or presents
“a bearer of good tidings”
one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
Synonymspallbearer
the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
“the bond was marked `payable to bearer'”
Synonymsholder

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University