Harbinger

/ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

The blooming flowers are a harbinger of spring.

A forerunner of something.

The dark clouds were a harbinger of the storm to come.

An omen or sign of events yet to occur.

The sudden drop in temperature is often a harbinger of winter.

Middle English 'herbenger', from Old French 'herbergier', from 'herberge' meaning shelter.

harbinger of doom

An omen indicating disaster or misfortune.

harbinger of change

Something that signals a transformation or new direction.

forewarning

An indication or warning of a future event.

omen

A phenomenon that is thought to foretell the future.

Game-changer

That new policy is a real harbinger for how we do business.

Sign of things to come

The trailer was a harbinger for the movie's success.