What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
porter
Example
The porter helped me carry my bags to my room. [porter: noun]
Example
I prefer drinking porter over other types of beer. [porter: noun]
Example
The recipe calls for grated porter cheese. [porter: adjective]
carrier
Example
The airline is a major carrier of passengers and cargo. [carrier: noun]
Example
Mosquitoes are carriers of malaria. [carriers: plural noun]
Example
The mother is a carrier of the gene for red hair. [carrier: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Carrier is a more common word than porter and is used in a wider variety of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between porter and carrier?
Both porter and carrier can be used in formal and informal contexts, but carrier may be more versatile due to its broader range of meanings.
