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Synonyms & Similar Words
conveyer
transporter
bearer
courier
messenger
porter
shipper
hauler
mover
carrier
deliverer
distributor
supplier
vendor
shipper
freighter
trucker
expressman
postman
mailman
mailcarrier
packer
loader
unloader
handler
bearer
runner
emissary
agent
delegate
representative
intermediary
middleman
conveyor
transmitter
channel
medium
vehicle
means
agency
instrument
tool
device
apparatus
equipment
machinery
gear
contraption
contrivance
Meaning of Carrier
A person or thing that carries something
Definitions
- A person or thing that carries or conveys something, especially a message, disease, or goods
- * A device or structure that supports or carries something, especially a vehicle or a piece of equipment
- * A person or organization that provides a service, especially a transportation or communication service
Etymology of Carrier
The word "carrier" comes from the Old French "carier", which is derived from the verb "carier", meaning "to carry" or "to convey"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a person or thing that carries or conveys something
Example Uses
- The airline is a major carrier of passengers and cargo
- * The disease is carried by a mosquito carrier
- * The telephone company is the primary carrier of telephone signals in the area