courier
noun
a messenger, usually traveling in haste, bearing urgent news, important reports or packages, diplomatic messages, etc.
couriers
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pluralof courier.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Uber’s 2024 environmental, social and governance report, meanwhile, found that women made up 18% of its U.S. drivers but 46% of its couriers.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
Historically, North Korean diplomats and trade representatives stationed abroad have acted as de facto arms dealers and intelligence couriers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
And 2026 has seen 600 couriers arrested at UK airports in the first six months, according the the NCA.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Additionally, the company said it now has more than 10 million global drivers and couriers, with active drivers up 21% from a year ago, despite higher gas prices.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
Motorcycle couriers speed up to the mansion day and night, each with a new packet of Enigma messages.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
