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Meaning & Definition of Carrier in English

English

Carrier

A person or thing that carries something.


Pronunciation:

/ˈkær.i.ər/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

carriers

Detailed 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

transporterhaulermoverconveyordeliverer

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.