carriers
Pronunciation: [ˈkærɪərz]
Context: "transportation"
(noun) a carrier is a person or a company that transports goods or people from one place to another. Think of it like a delivery service that takes packages to your home.
Example
The carrier delivered our new sofa right on time.
Example
The carrier did not pick up the package yesterday as promised.
Example
Who is the carrier for this shipment?
Context: "biology"
(noun) a carrier is someone or something that carries a disease but does not get sick from it. This means they can spread the disease to others even if they feel fine.
Example
She is a carrier of the flu virus but doesn't feel ill herself.
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He is not a carrier of the disease, so he is safe to be around.
Example
How do we know if someone is a carrier of an infection?
Context: "technology"
(noun) a carrier is a company that provides communication services, like phone calls or internet. They help connect people so they can talk or share information.
Example
Our cell phone carrier has great coverage in our area.
Example
The carrier we used last year had terrible service and dropped many calls.
Example
Which carrier offers the best data plans?
Context: "military"
(noun) a carrier is a large ship that carries airplanes. It allows planes to take off and land during naval operations.
Example
The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor with its fleet of jets.
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The fleet did not have an aircraft carrier, so they couldn't launch air support.
Example
What is the role of the aircraft carrier in the military?