harbinger — a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's sudden resignation was seen as a harbinger of the company's financial troubles.
- My cat hiding under the bed is always a reliable harbinger of thunderstorms.
- The blooming cherry blossoms served as harbingers of warmer weather ahead.
harbinger
NOUN[/ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/]
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
The lone crow on the castle gate was a harbinger of the coming war.
Harbor binger announces ships approaching - the ultimate harbinger!
The harbinger messenger warns the last passenger
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English herbenger, derived from Old French herbergere (to lodge or provide shelter), which comes from herberge (lodging). The word originally referred to someone who arranged lodging for travelers or armies.
Breakdown
her- (army/host, from Germanic) + -berge (shelter/lodging, from Germanic) + -er (one who does) = harbinger (one who announces/prepares the way)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's sudden resignation was seen as a harbinger of the company's financial troubles.”
“My cat hiding under the bed is always a reliable harbinger of thunderstorms.”
“The blooming cherry blossoms served as harbingers of warmer weather ahead.”
“When my teenager starts cleaning their room voluntarily, it's a harbinger that they want something expensive.”
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