courier
Translation
courier, messenger
Examples
The courier delivered the package this morning.
The courier delivered the package this morning.
We sent the documents by courier.
We sent the documents by courier.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) courier a delivery person A courier is waiting at reception.
by ((courier)) using a courier service Please send the contract by courier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: messenger, delivery person
Etymology
From Old French 'courier', from Latin 'currere' (to run). A courier is someone who 'runs' with messages.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who runs a 'course' to deliver something quickly.