Meaning & Definition of word "Harbinger"

noun:

• 1. A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
  • Example: The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.
• 2. A forerunner of something.
  • Example: The dark clouds were a harbinger of the storm to come.
• 3. An omen or sign of events yet to occur.
  • Example: The sudden drop in temperature is often a harbinger of winter.