Carrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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carrier

 

[ ˈkæriər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something.

Synonyms

bearer, conveyor, transporter

Examples of usage

  • The truck is a carrier of goods.
  • Bees are carriers of pollen.
Context #2 | Noun

communication

A person or company that undertakes the professional conveyance of items or information from one place to another.

Synonyms

courier, deliverer, messenger

Examples of usage

  • The postal service is a carrier of letters.
  • The company is a carrier of internet services.
Context #3 | Noun

aviation

An aircraft or ship that transports passengers or cargo.

Synonyms

airline, shipping company, transport company

Examples of usage

  • The airline is a carrier of passengers.
  • The cargo ship is a carrier of goods.

Translations

Translations of the word "carrier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 portador

🇮🇳 वाहक

🇩🇪 Träger

🇮🇩 pengangkut

🇺🇦 перевізник

🇵🇱 przewoźnik

🇯🇵 運搬者 (うんぱんしゃ)

🇫🇷 transporteur

🇪🇸 transportista

🇹🇷 taşıyıcı

🇰🇷 운반자

🇸🇦 حامل

🇨🇿 dopravce

🇸🇰 dopravca

🇨🇳 运载工具

🇸🇮 prevoznik

🇮🇸 flutningsaðili

🇰🇿 тасымалдаушы

🇬🇪 მზიდავი

🇦🇿 daşıyıcı

🇲🇽 transportista

Etymology

The word 'carrier' originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word 'carier', which in turn came from the Anglo-French word 'carier'. The concept of carrying or transporting goods and information has been essential throughout human history, leading to the development of carriers in various industries such as transportation, communication, and aviation.

See also: carriers, carry, carryall, carrying, carryout.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,084, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.