courier

cou-ri-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) A person or company that transports commercial packages and documents.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A messenger who carries diplomatic messages.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To send by courier service.

Forms

plural: couriers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    courier service — a company that delivers packages
  • •
    by courier — sent via messenger service

Related words

See also: delivery, mail, messenger
Synonyms: carrier, messenger, runner

Etymology

From Old French "corier" meaning "to run," from Latin "currere" (to run). Related to "current" and "course."