Meaning & Definition of word "Postman"

Postman

/ˈpoʊst.mən/

1. A person who delivers mail.
- Example: Every morning, the postman arrives at our house around 10 AM.
2. A mail carrier employed by the postal service.
- Example: The postman wore a bright blue uniform as he delivered letters and packages.
3. A person who collects mail from a mailbox.
- Example: I always put my outgoing mail in the box before the postman comes.
4. A courier who delivers postal items.
- Example: During the holidays, the postman works extra hours to keep up with the increased mail.
5. In some contexts, an individual responsible for managing postal deliveries.
- Example: The postman coordinated with the local post office to ensure timely delivery of all packages.

●The word 'postman' originates from the late 17th century, combining 'post', meaning mail, and 'man', referring to a person.

postman knock:

A playful way of referring to someone who is delivering something.

neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night:

The motto of the USPS, indicating reliability in delivery.

going postal:

Slang for someone becoming extremely angry or violent, typically in a work-related context.

mail:

Letters and packages sent or delivered.

postal service:

An organization that provides mailbox services and mail delivery.

Meaning: Mailman

● Example Sentence: He works as a postman, but you can just call him a mailman.

Meaning: Letter carrier

● Example Sentence: In some areas, they prefer to use the term letter carrier instead of postman.