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
Imagine a person 'running' a 'course' to deliver a package. The words are related.