carrier

/ˈkɛriər/
noun
  1. A person or company that transports goods or people from one place to another.
    • The shipping carrier lost my order, so I had to request a refund.
    • The package was delivered by a private carrier.
    • Many airlines are major carriers of international cargo.
  2. A person or animal that carries and transmits a disease or genetic trait without showing symptoms.
    • Mosquitoes are carriers of malaria.
    • She is a carrier of the gene for cystic fibrosis but does not have the disease.
    • The test showed that the patient is a carrier of the virus.
  3. A device or vehicle designed to carry something, such as a bag, rack, or large ship.
    • He strapped the luggage onto the roof carrier of the car.
    • An aircraft carrier can transport dozens of planes across the ocean.
    • The bicycle has a rear carrier for groceries.
  4. A company that provides telephone or internet services.
    • Your phone is locked to one carrier and cannot be used with another.
    • We switched to a different mobile carrier for better coverage.
    • The internet carrier offers fiber optic connections in our area.
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