carrier
car-ri-er · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A person or company that transports goods or passengers.
- 2.
A person or animal that transmits a disease without showing symptoms.
- 3.
A device or vehicle for carrying something.
- 4.
A large warship designed to carry aircraft.
- 5.
A company providing telecommunications services.
Forms
plural: carriers
Phrases & expressions
- •aircraft carrier — a warship that serves as a mobile air base
- •carrier pigeon — a pigeon trained to carry messages
- •carrier bag — a plastic or paper bag for carrying purchases
- •common carrier — a company offering transport services to the public
Related words
Etymology
From "carry" (from Anglo-Norman "carier") with the agent suffix "-er" denoting one who performs an action.