“Courier” or “Currier”—Which to use?

“Courier” or “Currier”

Overview

courier / currier are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

courier: NA

currier: (noun) United States lithographer who (with his partner James Ives) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1813-1888). (noun) a craftsman who curries leather for use.

Pronunciation

courier: k·ER·iy·er

currier: k·ER·iy·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “courier”

…in the military as a courier.
Private courier services, such as FedEx and…
| Helio Courier H-295
…Eastern Suburbs Messenger and the Courier Messenger were merged to form…
…a pseudonym for bin Laden's courier and his only point of…
…Flight (Japan) flew its last courier missions on 28 June 1956,…
…involvement in tracing bin Laden's courier and the person behind the…
The Charleston Post and Courier reviewed that “Feng Yi Ting…
…regular duty consisted of a courier service to Pusan and Kimpo…
Courier Dover Publications ,

Examples of “currier”

He married Louise A. Currier, also of Athens County, May…
Hitchcock is a Trustee of Currier Museum of Art in Manchester,…
Ruth Currier, 85, American dancer, choreographer and…

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