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courier

/ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/

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What does courier mean?

noun

  1. A person who delivers messages.
  2. A company that delivers messages.
  3. A company that transports goods.
More meanings (5)

noun

  1. A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.
  2. A person who looks after and guides tourists.

verb

  1. To deliver by courier.

proper noun

  1. A monospace font that resembles the characters produced by a typewriter.
  2. A surname originating as an occupation.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/
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The courier looked for a moment at Winterbourne--the latter thought he was smiling--and then, solemnly, with a bow, “As mademoiselle pleases!”
Henry JamesDaisy Miller: A StudyProject Gutenberg ebook #208
To this Brigand, the brave Courier, when we were at a reasonable trot, happened to suggest the practicability of going faster.
Charles DickensPictures from ItalyProject Gutenberg ebook #650
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I think you never can have a more important occasion for despatching a courier than to tell me Governor - -'s name.
Horace WalpoleThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #4610
As the generals were arguing about this matter, a Numidian courier came from Otho with orders to lose no time, but give battle.
PlutarchPlutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and RomansProject Gutenberg ebook #674
In answer to questions with which he was greeted, the courier made a despairing gesture with his hand and passed through the room.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600