Definitions for courier
ˈkɜr i ər, ˈkʊər-couri·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. messenger, couriernoun

   a person who carries a message

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Couriernoun

   A monospace font that resembles the characters produced by a typewriter.

2. couriernoun

   A person who looks after and guides tourists.

3. couriernoun

   A person who delivers messages.

4. couriernoun

   A company that delivers messages.

5. couriernoun

   A company that transports goods.

6. courierverb

   To deliver by courier.

   We'll have the contract couriered to you.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Couriernoun

   A messenger sent in haste; an express; a runner.

   Etymology: courier, French.

   I met a courier, one mine ancient friend. William Shakespeare, Timon.

   This thing the wary bassa well perceiving, for more assurance, by speedy couriers advertised Solyman of the taking of Tauris, and of the enemy’s purpose, requesting him with all speed to repair with his army to Tauris. Richard Knolles, History.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Courier

   A courier is a person or organisation that delivers a message, package or letter from one place or person to another place or person. Typically, a courier provides their courier service on a commercial contract basis; however, some couriers are government or state agency employees (for example: a diplomatic courier).

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. courier

   A courier is a person or company responsible for delivering messages, packages, or mail, often between businesses or from a business to a customer. This service usually involves transports by various methods such as bikes, cars, trucks, or even trains and airplanes. Couriers may be employed by a specific organization, or could operate independently as part of a larger courier service.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Couriernoun

   a messenger sent with haste to convey letters or dispatches, usually on public business

2. Couriernoun

   an attendant on travelers, whose business it is to make arrangements for their convenience at hotels and on the way

3. Etymology: [F. courrier, fr. courre, courir, to run, L. currere. See Course, Current.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Courier

   A courier delivers messages, packages, and mail. Couriers are distinguished from ordinary mail services by features such as speed, security, tracking, signature, specialization and individualization of express services, and swift delivery times, which are optional for most everyday mail services. As a premium service, couriers are usually more expensive than standard mail services, and their use is typically restricted to packages where one or more of these features are considered important enough to warrant the cost. Courier services operate on all scales, from within specific towns or cities, to regional, national and global services. Large courier companies include DHL, ESTAFETA, FedEx, EMS International, TNT, UPS, and Aramex. These offer services worldwide, typically via a hub and spoke model.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Courier

   kōō′ri-ėr, n. a runner: a messenger: a state messenger: a travelling attendant: a frequent title of newspapers. [Fr.,—L. currĕre, to run.]

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. courier

   [BBS & cracker cultures] A person who distributes newly cracked warez, as opposed to a server who makes them available for download or a leech who merely downloads them. Hackers recognize this term but don't use it themselves, as the act is not part of their culture. See also warez d00dz, cracker, elite.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. courier

   A messenger (usually a commissioned or warrant officer) responsible for the secure physical transmission and delivery of documents and material. Generally referred to as a command or local courier.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. courier

   In a military sense, means a messenger sent post or express to carry dispatches of battles gained, lost, etc., or any other occurrences that happened in war.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. courier

   A social enterprise that delivers and transports goods and products

   The courier is so efficient.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 27, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COURIER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Courier is ranked #58604 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Courier surname appeared 346 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Courier.
   
   95.9% or 332 total occurrences were White.
   1.7% or 6 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Traveler

How to pronounce courier?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say courier in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of courier in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of courier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of courier in a Sentence

1. John Kunze:

   In some markets home delivery is important and in those markets we do offer home delivery, where a courier will show up, ring your doorbell and give you an envelope with cash.

2. Rod Doss:

   What the Courier is doing is letting everyone know what the plight of African-Americans is. in many instances we've been in the vanguard of creating change, because we do challenge the community from within.

3. Quil Lance:

   Charleston County Mayor Joseph Riley said. What motivated the gunman is not yet clear, but his monstrous act took the lives of nine people who prayed, worked and struggled on behalf of their community and their church. Related ImageExpand / ContractSharonda Coleman-Singleton, was a speech therapist and girls ’ track and field team at Goose Creek High School. ( Courtesy : Charleston Post and Courier) Cynthia Hurd, 54, was a branch manger in the Charleston County Public Library -RRB- system, where Cynthia Hurd was so revered from a career spanning 31 years that all city branches were closed in Cynthia Hurd honor Thursday. Cynthia Hurd was a tireless servant of the community who spent Cynthia Hurd life helping residents, making sure they had every opportunity for an education and personal growth, the library system said in a statement. Cynthia Hurd loss is incomprehensible, and we ask for prayers for Cynthia Hurd family, her co-workers, her church and this entire community as we come together to face this tragic loss. Related ImageExpand / ContractCynthia Hurd was a librarian who worshiped at the venerable church. ( Charleston County Public Library) Quil Lance had retired from Gaillard Center, a performance hall in Charleston County, and been serving as a custodian at the church where Quil Lance worshiped. As big a void as Quil Lance death leaves there, it left an even deeper one in the family Quil Lance held together with love and strength, Quil Lance grandson, Quil Lance, told the Charleston Post and Courier I ’m lost, I ’m lost, granny was the heart of the family. Related ImageExpand / ContractClementa Pinckney was a beloved pastor and respected lawmaker before he was gunned down in his own church Wednesday night. ( Grace Beahm/The Charleston Post and Courier via AP).

4. Xinhai Electric:

   The listed company's lighter business and other key operations have been slowing due to the wider economic climate, this transaction will allow the company to transform itself into a courier and logistics company, a sector that the government has been trying to develop.

5. Marcos Giron:

   I grew up watching Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier — all of these greats that were No. 1 in the world and multiple Grand Slam champions — and then after that, great competitors like Andy Roddick and James Blake. It is a little bit sad to see that we don’t have guys in the Top 10, the group now, we’re all very competitive, and we don’t want to be where we’re ranked. We’re all pushing hard. We have the skill and ability to make moves.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=courier
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Courier
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=courier
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courier
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courier
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=courier
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=courier
9. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#Courier
10. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
    https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
11. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
12. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html