Definition of the word courier

Definition of the word courier

Pronunciation of vocabulary courier

couriernoun
Chuyển phát nhanh
/ˈkʊriə(r)//ˈkʊriər/

Origin of the word courier

The word "courier" has its roots in the French language, where it's spelled "courrier." It dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the Latin word "currere," which means "to run." In the Middle Ages, a courier was a messenger who carried important messages or packages, often on horseback, and would "run" to deliver the goods quickly. The term originally referred to a swift and agile runner, emphasizing the speed and urgency with which the message was conveyed. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass not just messengers but also companies or individuals that provide express delivery services, often for important or time-sensitive documents or packages. Today, the term "courier" is used worldwide to describe a range of services, from package delivery to messenger services, with the core idea of speed and reliability remaining at its core.

Vocabulary summary courier

type noun

meaning postman, messenger, informant (often used to name newspapers)

example Vietnam Courier

example diplomatic courier: diplomatic courier

Example of vocabulary couriernamespace

a person or company whose job is to take packages or important papers somewhere

một người hoặc công ty có công việc là mang gói hàng hoặc giấy tờ quan trọng đi đâu đó

We sent the documents by courier.
Chúng tôi đã gửi tài liệu bằng chuyển phát nhanh.
I’ll send a courier with the blueprints.
Tôi sẽ gửi chuyển phát nhanh với các bản thiết kế.
Urgent deliveries of medicine may be sent by motorcycle courier.
Việc giao thuốc khẩn cấp có thể được gửi bằng chuyển phát nhanh bằng xe máy.
The package was delivered promptly by a reliable courier service.
Gói hàng đã được giao nhanh chóng bởi một dịch vụ chuyển phát nhanh đáng tin cậy.
The courier handed us the parcel, and we signed for it on the spot.
Người chuyển phát nhanh trao bưu kiện cho chúng tôi và chúng tôi đã ký nhận ngay tại chỗ.