footrunner (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtrʌnər/
Definition
A person, typically in historical contexts, who runs as a means of transporting messages or performing tasks, often serving as a messenger or courier.
Examples
The king's footrunner arrived exhausted, having run for hours to deliver the urgent message.
In ancient Greece, footrunners were used to convey news between cities.
The footrunner's role was crucial in the war, as they had to deliver vital information to the generals in a timely manner.
How to Use footrunner
- footrunner of (prepositional phrase)
- messenger of a particular person or organization — "The footrunner of the king arrived with an urgent message."
- run as a footrunner (verb phrase)
- to work as a messenger or courier — "She ran as a footrunner for the company, delivering packages across the city."
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