A herald was someone who gave news or messages for kings or nobles long ago. They made announcements in public.
The herald announced the king’s arrival.
A herald brought the message yesterday.
A herald is a sign that shows something new or important will happen soon. It can be a person, event, or thing.
These flowers are a herald of spring.
The clear sky heralded a good day.
To herald means to tell people that something important will happen soon. It can be used for events, changes, or news.
The dark clouds herald a storm.
The new law heralds big changes.
In old times, a herald was a royal officer. They managed events like tournaments and used special symbols called coats of arms.
The herald wore a special coat of arms.
Medieval heralds managed knightly tournaments.
Herald is the name of some newspapers that give news to the public. It means the paper tells important information.
I read it in the local herald.
The herald publishes news every day.
To herald something can also mean to say it is very good or important. People use it to show praise or strong support.
The expert heralded the new technology.
Critics heralded the film as excellent.
