noun

courier

courier, messenger

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.

((a/an)) courier a delivery person A courier is waiting at reception.

by ((courier)) using a courier service Please send the contract by courier.

Synonyms: messenger, delivery person

From Old French 'courier', from Latin 'currere' (to run). A courier is someone who 'runs' with messages.

Imagine someone who runs a 'course' to deliver something quickly.

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