herald angels

Nativity scene messengers

Herald angels appear almost exclusively in the Christmas carol "Hark!

The Herald Angels Sing," where they announce Christ's birth.

The phrase treats herald as an adjective meaning announcing or proclaiming—angels who bring news.

Outside this seasonal context, the phrase sees little use: The herald angels of the title track introduce the album's themes of redemption.

Related

heavenly · heavenly host · chorus · messengers · trumpets · good tidings · tidings · nativity · celestial · wings · proclamation · newborn · king · hallelujah · shepherds · peace · peace on earth · goodwill

Opposites
CELESTIAL vs INFERNAL BEINGS

herald angelsdemons

Malevolent supernatural beings

fallen angels · devils · Satan · Lucifer · hellspawn

DIVINE MESSENGERS vs MORTAL COMMUNICATORS

herald angelstown criers

Official public proclamation makers

brass bands

SACRED MUSIC vs PROFANE MUSIC

herald angelsstreet performers

Artists entertaining passersby outdoors

Family

herald, angels, heralds, heralded, heralding, heraldic, heraldry, angel, angelic

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G