Definition of COURIER

courier

Plural: couriers

Noun

  • A messenger, especially one who carries important documents or packages.
  • a person who carries a message
  • A person who delivers messages.
  • A company that delivers messages.
  • A company that transports goods.
  • A user who earns access to a topsite by uploading warez.
  • A person who looks after and guides tourists.

Verb

  • To deliver by courier.

Examples

  • The ’Z’ tile arrived like a courier, delivering a much-needed bonus to his score.
  • We'll have the contract couriered to you.

Origin / Etymology

From a convergence of Middle English corour, currour, from Old French coreor, agent noun of corir (“to run”), and Middle English courier, a borrowing of Middle French courrier, from Italian corriere.

Synonyms

messenger, guide, rep, tourist guide

Scrabble Score: 9

courier: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
courier: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
courier: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

courier: valid Words With Friends Word