delivery boys

noun

plural of delivery boy
as in bearers

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  1. messengers
  2. liaisons
  3. carriers
Noun
  • War Secretary Pete Hegseth has become one of the administration’s most active political messengers.
    — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers who are sincere, relatable and genuinely care are effective messengers for communicating uncertain or evolving information.
    — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of messengers
Noun
  • In the weeks ahead of school starting, the district's safety and security liaisons went through training.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These efforts include launching a website, digital newsletters, appointing community liaisons, sending letters to property owners and conducting meetings with Boca Lago leadership.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of liaisons
Noun
  • Other carriers have increased shipping surcharges Amazon is not the only carrier grappling with higher fuel costs.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Customers include commercial carriers such as Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, regional cargo operator Ameriflight and Nolinor Aviation, a charter airline based in Montreal.
    — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of carriers
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