HOW TO PRONOUNCE
courier
/ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/
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What does courier mean?
noun
- A person who delivers messages.
- A company that delivers messages.
- A company that transports goods.
More meanings (5)
noun
- A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.
- A person who looks after and guides tourists.
verb
- To deliver by courier.
proper noun
- A monospace font that resembles the characters produced by a typewriter.
- A surname originating as an occupation.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkʊɹ.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!”
To this Brigand, the brave Courier, when we were at a reasonable trot, happened to suggest the practicability of going faster.
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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.
As the generals were arguing about this matter, a Numidian courier came from Otho with orders to lose no time, but give battle.
In answer to questions with which he was greeted, the courier made a despairing gesture with his hand and passed through the room.