courier — a person employed to deliver messages or documents quickly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person employed to deliver messages or documents quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʊriər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza courier got lost and delivered my order to a yoga class by mistake.
- Our company uses a reliable courier service for important documents.
- The secret agent disguised himself as a courier to infiltrate the building.
courier
NOUN[/ˈkʊriər/]
a person employed to deliver messages or documents quickly
The courier dashes through rain to deliver an urgent package on time.
The worrier courier breaks through every barrier!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'coureur' meaning 'runner,' derived from the verb 'courir' (to run). Originally referred to royal messengers who ran or rode on horseback to deliver urgent messages between courts and kingdoms.
Breakdown
courir (to run) + -ier (person who does) = 'one who runs/carries messages'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza courier got lost and delivered my order to a yoga class by mistake.”
“Our company uses a reliable courier service for important documents.”
“The secret agent disguised himself as a courier to infiltrate the building.”
“My lazy cat thinks the courier is bringing packages specifically for him to sit on.”
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