Synonyms of messenger

messenger

noun

ˈme-sᵊn-jər 

as in courier

one that carries a message or does an errand

the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courier
• runner
• page
• ambassador
• express
• delegate
• agent
• representative
• go-between
• envoy
• emissary
• harbinger
• herald
• carrier
• bearer
• forerunner
• deputy
• mailman
• mail carrier
• letter carrier
• deliveryman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of messenger

In the space of a week, a flaw in a leading bitcoin hardware wallet left users’ funds vulnerable and Russia moved against the founder of a messenger marketed on privacy. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The messages to Cole were sent on Facebook messenger days after Wells' body was recovered under the name yaeyae962, which an FBI agent traced to Dumarce, according to the complaint. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 July 2026

The ancient route was first traveled by hunter-gatherers, before being used by Indigenous traders, Inca messengers, Spanish colonists, and railway workers, among others. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Basically, Georgia will never be able to do anything right in Emira’s eyes, so the messenger is getting shot. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026