Courier: meaning, definitions and examples
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courier
[ หkสr.i.ษr ]
delivery service
A person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail. Couriers are often used for fast and reliable delivery services.
Synonyms
carrier, delivery person, messenger
Examples of usage
- The courier delivered the package within 24 hours.
- I need to send this document urgently, can you call a courier?
historical context
In the past, a person who would carry important messages or documents over long distances. Couriers played a crucial role in communication before the invention of modern technology.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- During wartime, couriers were used to deliver secret messages.
- The courier rode on horseback to deliver the message to the next town.
Translations
Translations of the word "courier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mensageiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kurier
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurir
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัั'ัั
๐ต๐ฑ kurier
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ ้ ไพฟ
๐ซ๐ท courrier
๐ช๐ธ mensajero
๐น๐ท kurye
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฐฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ kurรฝr
๐ธ๐ฐ kuriรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟซ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kurir
๐ฎ๐ธ sendiboรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kuryer
๐ฒ๐ฝ mensajero
Word origin
The word 'courier' originated from the Middle French word 'courrier', which means 'messenger'. It has been used since the 16th century to refer to individuals or services that deliver messages or packages. Couriers have been an essential part of communication and transportation throughout history, providing a reliable and efficient means of delivering important information.