Carrier
/ˈkæriər/noun
A person or thing that carries, holds or delivers something.
He became a carrier of the package.
Often appears as...
- carrier bag
- carrier pigeon
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used for people or things physically carrying items from one place to another.
The table acted as a carrier for the food spread.
Pro Tip 2/2Job Title
Sometimes refers to professional roles, such as a 'mail carrier'.
My uncle worked as a mail carrier for thirty years.
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