courier

Delivers parcels quickly

A courier is a person or service that carries messages, packages, or documents, typically with speed and security: We sent the contract by courier.

Unlike regular mail, couriers often deliver directly from sender to recipient.

The verb means to send via courier: I'll courier the documents to your office this afternoon.

Bike couriers are common in cities; diplomatic couriers carry sensitive government materials.

newspaper

journal

Record of daily events

post · mail · express · herald · dispatch · record · daily · press · news · bulletin

delivery

parcel

Wrapped item for shipping

overnight · door-to-door · tracking · recipient · signature · pickup · drop-off · dispatch · fulfillment · last-mile

speed

express

State or fast train

  • rushQuick sudden movement
  • urgentNeeding immediate attention
  • same-dayWithin twenty-four hours

overnight · expedited · swift · rapid · time-sensitive · priority · deadline · immediate · fast-track · guaranteed

messenger

envoy

Accredited diplomatic representative

runner · harbinger · scout · delegate · liaison · intermediary · go-between · carrier · postman · relay

service

DHL

German courier company

fleet · route · logistics · bonded · licensed · specialized · white-glove · scheduled · subscription

historical

marathon

Long-distance footrace

livery

Categories
Opposites
role in delivery transaction

courierreceiver

One who accepts transmission

recipient · addressee · consignee · sender · collector

mobility and action

courierdepot

Vehicle storage facility

warehouse · mail room · post office box · hub

Phrases
Family

couriers, couriered, couriering, courier bag

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G