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carrier

[kar-ee-er] / ˈkær i ər /
NOUN
one who carries or transmits something
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STRONG


NOUN
a ship that carries airplanes
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He had hatched an idea with Brownies & Lemonade, which was known for hosting famous DJs in anomalous places: inside the elevator at United Talent Agency, in a USS aircraft carrier.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Separately on Tuesday, China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, its second voyage since December through the 100-mile-wide waterway that separates Taiwan’s main island from the Asian mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The carrier repeated its accusation that Castlelake's offer was "highly opportunistic", arguing that its share price had been "temporarily depressed" partly due to the impact of Iran war on the travel sector.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Since becoming chief executive in 1994, Ryanair has grown from a relatively small regional airline into Europe's largest low-cost carrier.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Sir Fig Newton tiptoed out of his carrier, his pace slow and dazed, instead of making his usual dash to safety.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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