carrier
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈkæriər/ us TRANSPORT
a company that transports goods or people from one place to another:
The company loses fewer drivers because it is a shorter-haul carrier whose drivers are typically away overnight rather than weeks on end.
Sioux Railway is the ninth largest rail carrier in the nation.
TRANSPORT
a company that operates aircraft:
The Dallas-based carrier will offer same-plane service with one or more stops to 27 cities.
Etihad Airways is Abu Dhabi's national carrier.
low-cost/low-fare/no-frills carrier
INSURANCE
a company or organization that provides insurance:
The company will pay $2 million of the settlement, with the rest from its insurance carrier and other parties.
COMMUNICATIONS
a company that provides a communications service such as a phone, television, or internet service:
Number portability allows you to transfer your existing cell phone number to a new carrier.
a mobile/mobile phone/cellphone carrier
In 1984 AT&T became the largest long-distance carrier.
See also
bulk carrier
common carrier
contract carrier
free carrier
limited carrier
private carrier
public carrier