messenger
noun
a person who carries a message or goes on an errand for another, especially as a matter of duty or business.
messengers
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pluralof messenger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bass said she also believes young people are her best messengers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
They act as messengers, telling cells what to do, and play vital roles in skin health, immune system and hormone regulation.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The leaders of the A.I. industries are extremely unpopular and make bad messengers for requesting this sort of access.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that allow nerve cells to communicate, and dopamine helps regulate functions that include mood, motivation, and thinking.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
He had also sent his messengers, like Lars Porsena in Macaulay, to all the points of the compass to gather allies.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
