Carrier Definition
carrier
noun
- someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"
- a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something; "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business"
- a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
- an 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
- a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
- a man who delivers the mail
- a boy who delivers newspapers
- (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others
- a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like
- (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
"Carrier" in song lyrics
See how carrier is used in real songs:
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"In something big like a aircraft carrier"
Aceyalone — Junkman -
"Then I'm bombin from an aircraft carrier"
Akrobatik — Militant Raw -
"But you've got to switch, let Him be your long distance carrier"
The Ambassador — One Two
Words that rhyme with carrier
Usage tips for "carrier"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "carrier" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for carrier to find words that pair well.