bearer meaning and definition

BEARER noun

Definition of bearer (noun)

1. someone whose employment involves carrying something
   • "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"
   • synonyms: carrier, toter
2. a messenger who bears or presents
   • "a bearer of good tidings"
3. one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
   • synonyms: pallbearer
4. 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'"
   • synonyms: holder