bearer

The definition of bearer is a person who carries things, or is a fruit producing plant.

(noun)

  1. An example of a bearer is a doorman at an upscale hotel.
  2. An example of a bearer is an apple tree.

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See bearer in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a person or thing that bears, carries, or supports
  2. a plant or tree that produces fruit or blooms
  3. Rare a pallbearer
  4. a person presenting for payment a check, note, money order, etc.

adjective

payable to the bearer: bearer bonds

See bearer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One that carries or supports, as:
    a. A porter.
    b. A pallbearer.
  2. One that holds a check or other redeemable note for payment.
  3. A fruit- or flower-bearing plant.

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