usher in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To announce the arrival of something; to herald.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Defeat 12 months ago away to the same opponents signalled the end of John Toshack's reign as Wales manager, ushering in first caretaker Brian Flynn and then current boss Gary Speed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To begin something with preparatory material; to introduce.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “usher in” mean?
To announce the arrival of something; to herald.
Is “usher in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.