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courier

[ˈkʊriər]

courier Definition

a person or company that is paid to take packages, letters, or documents from one place to another.

Using courier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "courier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The courier delivered the package to my doorstep.

  • Example

    I need to send this document urgently, can you call a courier?

  • Example

    The company uses a courier service for all their deliveries.

  • Example

    The courier arrived late due to traffic.

courier Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for courier

Phrases with courier

  • a domesticated bird used to carry messages

    Example

    Before the invention of telegraph, people used courier pigeons to send messages.

  • a bag used by couriers to carry packages and documents

    Example

    He always carries his laptop in his courier bag.

  • a company that provides delivery services for packages, letters, or documents

    Example

    I always use a courier service to send important documents.

Origins of courier

from Old French 'coreor', meaning 'messenger'

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Summary: courier in Brief

A 'courier' [ˈkʊriər] is a person or company that is paid to transport packages, letters, or documents from one place to another. It is commonly used for urgent or important deliveries, such as legal documents or medical supplies. The term extends to phrases like 'courier pigeon' and 'courier bag,' and is often used formally as 'delivery person' or 'messenger.'

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