Synonyms for
Carriers
Definition
Carriers are people or things that carry or transport something from one place to another.
Synonyms & similar words
toter
commoncarrier
mailcarrier
newsboy
lettercarrier
flattop
carrier
immunecarrier
bearer
attackaircraftcarrier
carrierwave
postman
aircraftcarrier
mailman
courier
shipper
mover
transporter
hauler
conveyor
porter
forwarder
freighter
messenger
dispatcher
deliverer
transmitter
bearer
ambassador
envelope
express
cartage
transfer
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- air carriers
- shipping carriers
- freight carriers
- common carriers
- mobile carriers
- wireless carriers
- package carriers
- delivery carriers
Word family
Usage note
The word 'carriers' can refer to entities that transport goods or people, or to individuals who transmit diseases. Context is crucial for disambiguation.
Example sentences
- The package carriers delivered my new phone today.
- My mom is a carrier of the gene that causes blue eyes.
- The plane carriers flew over our house and made a lot of noise.
- The truck carriers drove all night to deliver the fresh produce to the grocery store.
- The pigeon carriers brought us messages during the war.
Quotes
"The carrier does not know the weight of the load until he has carried it." - Greek proverb
"A carrier's cart has no cover." - French proverb
"Sorrow is a heavy burden, but it is a carrier." - African proverb