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“Courier” or “Currier”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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courier k·ER·iy·er

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

currier k·ER·iy·er

  • nounUnited States lithographer who (with his partner James Ives) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1813-1888).
  • nouna craftsman who curries leather for use.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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 ,

“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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