courier
Translation
courier, messenger
Examples
The courier will deliver the package today.
The courier will deliver the package today.
She works as a bicycle courier.
She works as a bicycle courier.
We sent the documents by courier.
We sent the documents by courier.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) courier a person or company that delivers messages or parcels. The courier is waiting at the reception.
Similar Words
Synonyms: messenger, delivery person
Etymology
From Old French 'coureur' (runner), from Latin 'currere' (to run).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has to 'run' or move quickly to deliver things. It's related to the word 'course'.