1. (noun)carrier, bearer, toter someone whose employment involves carrying something
"the bonds were transmitted by carrier"
2. (noun)bearer a messenger who bears or presents
"a bearer of good tidings"
3. (noun)pallbearer, bearer one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
4. (noun)holder, bearer the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
"the bond was marked `payable to bearer'"