carrier — a person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæriər/
Korean meaning: 운반하는 사람이나 물건
Korean pronunciation: 캐-리-어 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery carrier got lost and ended up at a dog grooming salon instead of my house.
- My phone carrier keeps sending me promotions, but I just want my calls to work!
- The aircraft carrier looked like a floating city from the helicopter.
carrier
NOUN//ˈkæriər//
a person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something
The carrier delivered packages across the country.
The aircraft carrier transported military equipment. (CARRY + ER = CARRIER → a person or thing that carries something)
The carrier crossed every barrier to deliver the package.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, '운반하다'를 뜻하는 carry에 '-er'(~하는 사람/것)이 붙어 만들어졌습니다. 원래는 짐을 나르는 사람을 지칭했지만, 현재는 다양한 운반체나 매개체를 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery carrier got lost and ended up at a dog grooming salon instead of my house.”
“My phone carrier keeps sending me promotions, but I just want my calls to work!”
“The aircraft carrier looked like a floating city from the helicopter.”
“She bought a new baby carrier that made her look like a kangaroo.”
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