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 /ˈkær.i.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that carries something
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The mail carrier delivered the package.
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This bag is a good carrier for groceries.
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3.
a person or animal that, without having symptoms, transmits an infectious disease to others
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She was identified as a symptomless carrier of the virus.
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Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria.
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a large flat-decked ship that carries aircraft and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
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The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor.
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Fighter jets took off from the aircraft carrier.
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