messenger
1 of 1noun/ˈmɛsəndʒər/
Forms:messengers
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a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another
A messenger is a person responsible for delivering messages, packages, or important documents from one place to another. Messengers are often used in situations where quick or reliable delivery is needed, such as in businesses, government offices, or personal communications. They may travel on foot, by bicycle, or using vehicles, depending on the distance and urgency of the delivery. Messengers have been important throughout history for maintaining communication, especially before the invention of modern postal and electronic systems.
- The messenger delivered the package to my office this morning.
- She was hired as a messenger to carry documents between the two departments.
- The messenger ran quickly to ensure the letter was delivered before the deadline.
- I used to work as a messenger, delivering messages between businesses in the city.