Bearer
(noun)
- A person who carries or holds something, especially a message or document.
- One who brings something to another, such as a messenger or delivery person.
- A person who has the physical possession of a negotiable instrument, such as a check or bond, and is entitled to receive payment from it.
Origin:
From the old english beran, meaning to carry. the term has been in use in english since the 14th century to describe someone who carries or holds something.
Examples:
- The bearer of the message was asked to deliver it directly to the intended recipient.
- The bearer of the check was asked to wait while the amount was verified.
- The bearer of the letter was told to give it only to the person named in the address.
- The bearer of the package was asked to show identification before being allowed to enter the building.
- The bearer of the news was asked to wait while the information was verified.