bearer

//ˈbɛərər//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

bearerSingular
bearersPlural
1

A person or thing that carries or holds something.

The bearer of the flag led the parade.

2

A person who presents a check, bond, or other order to pay money.

The check is payable to the bearer.

3

A person who carries the coffin at a funeral; a pallbearer.

Six bearers carried the coffin to the grave.

4

A person who holds a position, title, or office.

She is the bearer of the prestigious award.