messenger
noun
mes·sen·ger
ˈme-sᵊn-jər 
1
: one who bears a message or does an errand: such as
a
archaic
: forerunner, herald
b
: a dispatch bearer in government or military service
c
: an employee who carries messages
2
: a light line used in hauling a heavier line (as between ships)
3
: a substance (such as a hormone) that mediates a biological effect
4
Examples of messenger in a Sentence
They sent a messenger to pick up the package.
the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages
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Benjamin Claeys, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Another combination of great writing and fine acting comes when Kiko Laureano becomes a messenger of magic, as if this visitor has just stepped out of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel and into Walter’s apartment.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The magical blue deer is a messenger between the dream world—a recurring theme in Wixárika culture and artwork—and the real world, and introduces Tunuri to Mother Earth and Father Sun, all in service of getting him back home to his family.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
This recognition celebrates individuals who serve as messengers, protectors, and guides within the music industry, driving both artistic and commercial success.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
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“Messenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messenger. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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messenger
noun
mes·sen·ger
ˈmes-ᵊn-jər
: one that carries a message or does an errand
Medical Definition
messenger
noun
mes·sen·ger
ˈmes-ᵊn-jər
1
: a substance (as a hormone) that mediates a biological effect see first messenger, second messenger
2
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