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courier

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɝiɝ// UK //kˈɜːɹɪɐ// couri·er

n. a person or company that delivers messages, letters, or packages from one place to another. You use this when you need something delivered faster or more safely than the regular mail.

n. a person or commercial entity employed to transport and deliver documents or parcels. Often implies a premium or expedited service compared to standard postal systems.


SIMPLE

The courier delivered the documents to my office this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Since the contract needs a physical signature by tomorrow, we should send it via an overnight courier.

COMPLEX

In the era of digital logistics, the role of the bicycle courier remains vital in dense urban centers where traffic congestion renders motorized delivery inefficient.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'send', 'deliver', or 'dispatch'.

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