Mailman

/ˈmeɪl.mæn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person whose job is to deliver mail.
The mailman arrived early this morning to deliver the packages.
A postal worker responsible for the distribution of mail to addresses.
Every day, the mailman walks through our neighborhood with his satchel full of letters.
A person employed by the postal service.
I often wave to the mailman when he passes by my house.

Etymology

Derived from 'mail', referring to letters and parcels, and 'man', referring to a male person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night
A phrase used to describe the dedication of postal workers.

Related Words

postman
A person employed to deliver mail, commonly used interchangeably with 'mailman'.
parcel
A package or bundle of items that is sent through the mail.

Slang Meanings

Mail carrier
The neighborhood loves their friendly mail carrier.
Postie
The postie dropped off my online order.