Meaning
courier, delivery company
- a person or company that transports parcels, letters, or goods
- a messenger delivering urgent news or documents
In a sentence
Il corriere ha appena consegnato il pacco che aspettavo.
The courier just delivered the package I was waiting for.
A che ora passa di solito il corriere espresso?
What time does the express courier usually come by?
Non ero a casa quando è arrivato il corriere.
I wasn't home when the courier arrived.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corriere | masculine · singular |
| corrieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly refers to modern delivery services (e.g. DHL, GLS) as well as the delivery driver.
- Do not confuse with 'corriera' (f), a regional/intercity bus.