Meaning of the word harbinger in English

What does harbinger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

harbinger

US /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒər/

Noun

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

Example:
The robin is a harbinger of spring.
These early results may be a harbinger of future success.

Verb

to foreshadow or portend

Example:
The dark clouds harbinger a coming storm.
The sudden drop in temperature harbingers the arrival of winter.