Pronunciation: /ˈkæriər ˈpɪdʒən/
noun Carrier pigeon can also refer to the act of using pigeons to transport messages.
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.
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.
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