Bearers: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts to describe someone who carries something, such as a message, a standard, or a body during a funeral.

• The bearers of the flag marched proudly in the parade.
• Pallbearers carried the coffin to its final resting place.

Used in a more general sense to describe someone or something that transports goods, people, or diseases from one place to another. Also used in logistics and medical contexts.

• The airline is one of the biggest carriers in the world.
• Some insects can be carriers of diseases like malaria.

Commonly used to describe someone who carries luggage and other loads, often in hotels, train stations, or during expeditions. Sometimes this word can be considered old-fashioned.

• The hotel porter helped us with our bags.
• The porters in the mountain expeditions are very strong and experienced.

Typically used to describe vehicles or mechanisms that move goods or people from one place to another. Also used in science fiction to refer to a device that can transport people or objects instantly.

• Companies often use large transporters to move goods across the country.
• In the science fiction show, the transporter malfunctioned, scattering the crew across the galaxy.

Used in formal settings to refer to people carrying or holding something, often a load, flag, or message.

• The pallbearers gently carried the casket to its resting place.
• The message was delivered by a bearer on horseback.

Used in contexts where people possess items like tickets, titles, or securities.

• Only ticket holders are allowed into the event.
• The current world record holder in the 100 meters is extremely fast.

Used to describe people who have ownership or control over something, typically tangible assets, and can sometimes have a formal or legal tone.

• The possessors of the ancient artifact decided to donate it to a museum.
• Possessors of this rare coin find themselves with a valuable treasure.

Refers to people who occupy a space or position, like rooms, houses, or vehicles.

• The police checked all the occupants of the vehicle.
• The previous occupants of the apartment left it in great condition.