Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Carrier.
How to pronounce carrier:
UK
Carrier - as a noun
Someone whose employment involves carrying something
Example: "The bonds were transmitted by carrier"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearer8toter5A self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something
Example: "Refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business"
A large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aircraft carrierattack aircraft carrierflattop12An inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction
A person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
common carrierHypernyms (Closely Related)
business10business concernbusiness organisationbusiness organizationconcern11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrier wave(medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immune carrierA rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rack10stand6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring
Example Sentences
"The postal carrier delivers the mail every day."
"I saw a bird perched on top of a telephone carrier."
"Her father works as a truck carrier, transporting goods across the country."
"The aircraft carrier is one of the largest military ships in the world."
"We decided to switch our phone carrier to get better coverage."
Word Game Points
Is CARRIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, carrier is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CARRIER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CARRIER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, carrier is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCARRIER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is CARRIER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, carrier is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCARRIER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
