1. a person who announces important news or events
2. something that signals the approach or arrival of something else
3. an official messenger in medieval times
Usage: historical

1. to announce or signal the approach of something

Examples

• The town herald announced the king’s arrival.
• Dark clouds are often heralded as a sign of rain.
• The robin’s song heralded the arrival of spring.
• Medieval heralds wore colorful coats displaying royal symbols.
• The newspaper herald delivered the breaking news to the crowd.
• Her success heralded a new era for the company.
• The herald’s trumpet call echoed through the castle courtyard.