Meaning & Definition of Carrier in English
Carrier
A person or thing that carries something.
Pronunciation:
/ˈkær.i.ər/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
carriersDetailed Definitions
Definition: A person or vehicle that transports goods or people.
Example Sentence: The delivery carrier brought the package to my door.
Definition: An organism that has an infectious disease but shows no symptoms.
Example Sentence: He is a carrier of the virus, but he feels perfectly healthy.
Definition: A company that provides transportation services, especially in shipping.
Example Sentence: The airline is a major carrier in the region.
Definition: A device or component that holds or supports something.
Example Sentence: The carrier holds the satellite securely in place during launch.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'carriere', which stems from 'carier' meaning to carry.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- air carrier: An airline that provides air transport services.
- carrier pigeon: A pigeon trained to return home after being released from a distance.
- disease carrier: An organism that harbors a disease and transmits it to others.
Translations
- Spanish: transportista
- French: transporteur
- German: Transporteur
- Russian: перевозчик
Related Words
- cavern: A large underground chamber.
- carrier wave: A wave that can be modulated to carry information.
- carrier bag: A bag used for carrying groceries or shopping items.
Slang Meanings of carrier
Meaning: Someone who habitually transports illegal substances.
Example Sentence: He's known as a carrier in the street scene.
Meaning: A person who delivers fast food or packages.
Example Sentence: She works as a carrier for a local food delivery service.