courier

noun
UK: /ˈkʊriər/
US: /ˈkʊriər/

  1. A person or company that delivers packages, documents, or messages.

    1. The courier delivered the package this morning to my house.
    2. Our company uses a reliable courier to send important documents quickly.

  2. A person employed to guide and assist tourists or other travellers.

    1. The courier accompanied the group during their tour of the museum.
    2. As a courier, he ensured the travellers had a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Synonyms

messenger carrier runner guide
courier transitive-verb

  1. To send something by courier.

    1. Please courier this package to the head office today
    2. We'll courier the documents so they arrive before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "courier" in English means: A person or company that delivers packages, documents, or messages., A person employed to guide and assist tourists or other travellers..

The phonetic transcription of "courier" is /ˈkʊriər/ in British English and /ˈkʊriər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "courier": messenger, carrier, runner, guide.

Example usage of "courier": "The courier delivered the package this morning to my house.". More examples on the page.