messenger

[ˈmesɪndʒər]

messenger Definition

• 1. a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages
• 2. a company that provides a service for sending messages, especially electronically

Using messenger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "messenger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The messenger delivered the package to my doorstep.

• Example

  I sent a message through the messenger app.

• Example

  He works as a messenger for a law firm.

• Example

  The messenger pigeon carried the secret message.

messenger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for messenger

• courier
• carrier
• postman
• mailman
• delivery person

Phrases with messenger

• shoot the messenger

  blame or punish the person who delivers bad news instead of the person who caused the problem

  Example

  Don't shoot the messenger! I'm just telling you what the boss said.

• messenger of doom

  a person who brings bad news or signals the arrival of something unpleasant

  Example

  The dark clouds were the messenger of doom for the outdoor wedding.

• messenger RNA

  a type of RNA molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis

  Example

  Messenger RNA plays a crucial role in the process of protein synthesis.

Origins of messenger

from Old French 'messagier', meaning 'messenger'

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Summary: messenger in Brief

A 'messenger' [ˈmesɪndʒər] is a person or company that carries messages, either physically or electronically. It can refer to a delivery person or a messaging app. The phrase 'shoot the messenger' means blaming the bearer of bad news. 'Messenger of doom' refers to someone who brings bad news or signals the arrival of something unpleasant. 'Messenger RNA' is a type of RNA molecule that carries genetic information.