Carrier Pigeon

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkæriər ˈpɪdʒən/

Definitions of carrier pigeon

noun Carrier pigeon can also refer to the act of using pigeons to transport messages.

Example Sentences

A1 A carrier pigeon is a bird trained to deliver messages.

A2 In the past, people used carrier pigeons to send important messages over long distances.

B1 The use of carrier pigeons as a form of communication has declined with the advancement of technology.

B2 During wartime, carrier pigeons were often used to relay messages between troops.

C1 The carrier pigeon is known for its remarkable ability to navigate and find its way home over vast distances.

C2 Historically, carrier pigeons played a crucial role in military communications and espionage operations.

Examples of carrier pigeon in a Sentence

formal The carrier pigeon was used to deliver messages over long distances before modern communication technology.

informal I heard that back in the day, people used carrier pigeons to send messages.

slang I can't believe they actually trained carrier pigeons to be message deliverers.

figurative In today's digital age, email has become the new carrier pigeon for sending messages quickly.

Grammatical Forms of carrier pigeon

plural

carrier pigeons

comparative

more carrier pigeon

superlative

most carrier pigeon

present tense

carries pigeon

future tense

will carry pigeon

perfect tense

has carried pigeon

continuous tense

is carrying pigeon

singular

carrier pigeon

positive degree

carrier pigeon

infinitive

to carry pigeon

gerund

carrying pigeon

participle

carried pigeon

Origin and Evolution of carrier pigeon

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'carrier pigeon' originated from the practice of using pigeons to carry messages over long distances.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to pigeons trained to carry messages, the term 'carrier pigeon' has evolved to also encompass the broader concept of any bird used to transport items or information.