courier
/ˈkʊ.ɹi.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: couriers · couriering · couriered
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who delivers messages.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A company that delivers messages.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To deliver by courier.
Verb
Examples
We'll have the contract couriered to you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “courier” mean?
A person who delivers messages.
Is “courier” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.