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/
Korean meaning: 전령, 전조, 징조
Korean pronunciation: **하**빈져
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
A royal messenger serves as harbinger of the approaching army
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The harbinger messenger warns the last passenger
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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.
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“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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