Pronunciation

/kəˈreɪər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who transports goods, mail, or people from one place to another, especially by vehicle. Example: The mail carrier delivers letters every day.
2. A means or system for conveying or transmitting something, such as information or ideas. Example: The internet has become the primary carrier of news worldwide.
3. A person who carries out a particular role or function, often in a professional capacity. Example: She is a rising star in the field of journalism, considered a carrier of important stories.

Verb

To transport or convey (goods, mail, or people) from one location to another. Example: The delivery company will be carrying the packages to their destinations tomorrow.

Phrases

• “Carry a load” means to transport goods or materials.
• “News carrier” refers to a newspaper or news outlet.
• “Data carrier” is a medium that holds and transmits data, like a USB drive or optical fiber.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The mail carrier’s route takes him through every neighborhood in the city.”
• Verb: “The courier will be carrying these documents to the client’s office.”
• Phrasal: “The satellite serves as a communication carrier between Earth and space stations.”

Synonyms

• Delivery person
• Messenger
• Transporter
• Distributor
• Conveyer

Adjective

Having the ability to transmit or carry something, such as electricity or viruses. Example: This new virus is highly contagious, making it a serious carrier.

Example Sentences (Adjective)

• “The computer network is equipped with a high-speed data carrier.”
• “A flu virus can be a silent carrier, spreading without showing symptoms.”