American English
/ˈbɛɹ.ɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a person who carries or brings something, especially a message, document, or object
Practice out louda person who carries or brings something, especially a message, document, or object
The bearer of this letter must sign here.
The flag bearer led the team into the stadium.
flag bearer · pallbearer · bearer of good news
the bearer of + a message/document/object
[something] bearer
a person who has a ticket, check, bond, or other document and can use it or present it
This ticket is valid for the bearer only.
The check says, “Pay to the bearer.”
The bearer is not always the owner. It can simply be the person who has and presents the document.
payable to bearer · bearer bond
the bearer of + a ticket/document/check
pay + [amount] + to the bearer
a person who brings good news
She was the bearer of good news.
a person who carries a flag in a ceremony or event
The flag bearer walked at the front of the parade.
wording that means payment can be made to anyone who presents the document
The check is marked “Pay to the bearer.”