Harbinger (Noun)
Meaning
Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The changing weather was a harbinger of the approaching storm that would ravage the coastal towns.
- The chirping of the birds in the early morning was a harbinger of a beautiful sunny day ahead.
- The distant sound of the trumpet was a harbinger of the arrival of the king's procession.
- The swelling of the buds on the trees was a harbinger of the impending spring season.
- The flashing of the warning lights was a harbinger of an emergency that required immediate attention.