courier

cou·ri·er

noun \ˈku̇r-ē-ər, ˈkər-ē-, ˈkə-rē-\

Definition of COURIER

1

: messenger: as a : a member of a diplomatic service entrusted with bearing messages b (1) : an espionage agent transferring secret information (2) : a runner of contraband c : a member of the armed services whose duties include carrying mail, information, or supplies

2

: a traveler's paid attendant; especially : a tourists' guide employed by a travel agency

Examples of COURIER

1. Police recently arrested a drug courier in our neighborhood.
2. The documents were sent by overnight courier.

Origin of COURIER

Middle French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere

First Known Use: 1579

Related to COURIER

Synonyms: bootlegger, contrabandist, smuggler, runner

Related Words: coyote, gunrunner, mule [slang]

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