Forwarder \For"ward*er\, n. 1. One who forwards or promotes; a promoter. --Udall. [1913 Webster] 2. One who sends forward anything; specifically, (Com.) one who transmits goods; a forwarding merchant, such as a freight forwarder. [1913 Webster +PJC] 3. (Bookbinding) One employed in forwarding. [1913 Webster]