Bearers Meaning in English

word · lemma: bearer

US

ˈbɛɹɝz

BEHR-erz

UK

bˈeəɹəz

BAIR-uhz

Definition

People or things that carry or bring something. Often used for those officially carrying important items, messages, or titles.

Usage & Nuances

'Bearer' is more formal and often used in legal, ceremonial, or official contexts ('bearer of good news', 'ticket bearers'). Plural 'bearers' usually refers to several people. Not the same as 'carrier' in most contexts.

• Spanish: portadores - portadoras
• Portuguese (BR): portadores - portadoras
• Portuguese (PT): portadores - portadoras
• Chinese (Simplified): 持有者 - 搬运者
• Chinese (Traditional): 持有者 - 搬運者
• Hindi: वाहक - धारक
• Arabic: حاملو - حاملات
• Bengali: বহনকারী - বাহক
• Russian: носители - обладатели
• Japanese: 担い手 - 保持者
• Vietnamese: người mang - người cầm
• Korean: 전달자 - 소지자
• Turkish: taşıyıcılar - sahipler (belge vb.)
• Urdu: بردار - حامل
• Indonesian: pembawa

Example Sentences

The bearers carried the heavy box into the hall.

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All bearers of this ticket can enter the event.

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The crown was placed on the bearers' cushion.

basic

The medal will be awarded to the bearers of true courage.

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At the wedding, the ring bearers looked so adorable walking down the aisle.

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Sometimes, the bearers of bad news are not to blame for what happened.

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