carrier

//ˈkæɹ.i.ɚ//
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Noun

carrierSingular
carriersPlural
1

A person or company that transports goods or passengers for payment.

We hired a carrier to deliver the furniture to our new house.

2

A person or animal that transmits a disease to others without suffering from it themselves.

Some people can be carriers of the virus without showing any symptoms.

3

A container or vehicle used to transport something.

She put the cat in a carrier before going to the vet.

4

A telecommunications company that provides network services.

I switched to a new carrier because they offer better coverage in my area.