Meaning of the word carrier in English

What does carrier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carrier

US /ˈker.i.ɚ/
UK /ˈker.i.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person or thing that carries something

Example:
The mail carrier delivered the package.
This bag is a good carrier for groceries.
2.

a company that operates an airline or telephone services

Example:
Which mobile carrier do you use?
The airline carrier announced new routes.
3.

a person or animal that, without having symptoms, transmits an infectious disease to others

Example:
She was identified as a symptomless carrier of the virus.
Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria.
4.

a large flat-decked ship that carries aircraft and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings

Example:
The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor.
Fighter jets took off from the aircraft carrier.
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