Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that carries something, especially a person who carries goods or passengers for hire.

“The airline is the carrier of the passengers.”

2. noun

A person or thing that carries a particular disease or infection, such as an animal that carries a parasite.

“The mosquito is a carrier of malaria.”

3. noun

A person or thing that carries a particular signal or message, such as a wireless carrier of internet data.

“The cell phone company is the carrier of internet services.”

4. noun

A person or thing that carries a particular DNA sequence, such as a virus that carries genetic information.

“The virus is a carrier of the genetic mutation.”

5. verb

To transport or convey something, especially people or goods, from one place to another.

“The truck carrier the heavy load across the bridge.”

6. verb

To hold or have something, such as a disease or an infection.

“The person carrier the disease for several months before showing symptoms.”