Phrase Hound found 29 phrases and 37 compound words that contain bearer. The most common are listed below. Open bearer in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 29
- stretcher-bearerA person who carries, or helps to carry, injured or dead people on a stretcher.
- cross bearerA person who carries a cross in a Christian religious procession.
- Water BearerThe constellation and zodiacal sign Aquarius.
- train-bearerAn attendant who supports the train of a dignitary.
- bearer bondA negotiable loan instrument payable to its holder (bearer) by the issuer according to preset conditions. The owner must safeguard bearer bonds to prevent loss; interest is usually paid by coupon redemptions.
- cup-bearerAlternative form of cupbearer: One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.
- Bearer EnglishSynonym of Butler English: A dialect of Indian English that first developed as an occupational dialect in the years of the Madras Presidency.
- flag-bearerOne who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.
- shield-bearerA person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.
- standard-bearerA person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).
- mace-bearerSomeone who carries a mace.
- arms-bearerOne who carries weapons for another.
- armor-bearerAlternative spelling of armorbearer: One who carries armor for another.
- bearer bondsplural of bearer bond: A negotiable loan instrument payable to its holder (bearer) by the issuer according to preset conditions. The owner must safeguard bearer bonds to prevent loss; interest is usually paid by coupon redemptions.
- boat bearerA junior altar server in Catholic and Anglican churches, an assistant to the thurifer.
- purse-bearerA person in charge of another's money; a treasurer.
- sword-bearerAlternative spelling of swordbearer: One who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority.
- pall-bearerAlternative form of pallbearer: One called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.
- scalloped sack-bearerLacosoma chiridota, a mimallonid moth.
- bearer of bad newsOne who informs someone else of bad news.
- dooly-bearerA person employed as a carrier of a dooly.
- bearer noteSynonym of bearer bond: A negotiable loan instrument payable to its holder (bearer) by the issuer according to preset conditions. The owner must safeguard bearer bonds to prevent loss; interest is usually paid by coupon redemptions.
- bell-bearerA Brazilian leaf-hopper (Bocydium globulare) with four bell-shaped appendages to its thorax.
- book-bearerA person who carries a religious book to the priest, or to and from the altar, during a religious procession.
- tale bearerAlternative form of talebearer: An indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.
Compound words 37
- torchbearerA person who carries a torch (flaming brand).
- cupbearerOne who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.
- ringbearerA person who carries a ring, especially a wedding ring as part of a wedding ceremony.
- pallbearerOne called upon to carry or bear the coffin or the casket at a funeral.
- furbearerAn animal that is hunted, trapped, or farmed for its fur.
- bearessSynonym of she-bear: A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear).
- talebearerAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.
- swordbearerOne who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority.
- armourbearerOne who carries armor for another.
- myrrhbearerOne of the people who, according to the New Testament, was directly involved in the burial of Jesus or the discovery of his empty tomb following his resurrection.