Postal

/ˈpoʊ.stəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A postal service or postal system, essentially functioning as a means of communication.

The postal was responsible for ensuring that all mail was delivered promptly.

adjective

Relating to the mail system, or the delivery of letters and parcels.

He works for a postal service that delivers packages across the country.

Referring to things associated with mail or the postal system.

She received a postal notification regarding the delivery of her package.

Of or relating to a postal code.

Please enter your postal code to ensure correct delivery.

From Latin 'postalis', meaning 'of the post'.

postal service

The government service responsible for mail delivery.

postal code

A code used by postal services to identify specific geographic areas.

post

A public mail service.

mail

Letters and packages sent through the postal system.

To become extremely angry or upset, often in a volatile manner.

When he found out about the lie, he went postal.

To act irrationally or violently, often due to frustration.

She was so stressed out with work that she almost went postal.