messenger

noun

ˈme-sᵊn-jər How to pronounce messenger (audio)
Definition of messengernext
as in courier
one that carries a message or does an errand the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages

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Recent Examples of messenger Magnesium helps produce gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter and brain chemical messenger that reduces nerve activity and helps people feel more relaxed. — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026 Between Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook messenger and Meta's audience network, Meta ads can reach a wide audience—especially with advanced targeting and retargeting features. — Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Bags were also strong, with new messenger and briefcase shapes in grain leather, while footwear saw new lace-up wallabies and the sleek leather flip-flop. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Stay safe and thank you for using the most secure messenger with end-to-end encryption. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for messenger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messenger
  1. courier
  2. runner
Noun
  • According to prosecutors, Gelacio had met up with a drug courier while docked in Ecuador, and agreed to transport the cocaine to a drug cartel in Mexico while en route to California.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Following their instructions, my father went to his bank, wired $300,000 to a nearby coin dealer, purchased gold, and handed it to a courier sent to his home.
    — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of courier
Noun
  • Alcanatara did not allow another runner to reach scoring position until Alvarez homered.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Earlier in the day, Mattia Cattaneo had delivered a good performance to put himself in the leaders’ hot seat after the early runners.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of runner

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