1. plural of herald; official messengers or announcers
2. things that announce or signal the approach of something

1. announces or signals the approach of something

Examples

• The royal heralds announced the king’s arrival.
• Medieval heralds wore colorful coats displaying family crests.
• The first flowers are heralds of spring.
• Dark clouds often herald an approaching storm.
• The sound of trumpets heralds the beginning of the ceremony.
• These economic indicators herald a period of growth.
• The dawn chorus heralds the start of a new day.