messenger

mes-sen-ger · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who carries a message or messages.

  2. 2.

    A person employed to deliver packages, documents, or other items.

  3. 3.

    A software application for sending instant messages.

Forms

plural: messengers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    don't shoot the messenger — don't blame the person delivering bad news
  • •
    messenger RNA (mRNA) — a molecule that carries genetic information
  • •
    instant messenger — software for real-time text communication

Related words

See also: courier, herald, message, messages
Synonyms: carrier, courier, envoy, herald, runner

Etymology

From Old French messagier, from message + -ier (agent suffix). Ultimately from Medieval Latin missaticum ("message"), from Latin mittere ("to send").