Deliveryman: meaning, definitions and examples

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deliveryman

 

[ dɪˈlɪvəriˌmæn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job title

A deliveryman is a person whose job is to deliver goods or packages to customers or businesses. They typically transport items from a warehouse or store directly to the customer's location, often using a vehicle. Deliverymen may work for various companies, including courier services, restaurants, or supermarkets. This role is crucial in ensuring that products reach consumers in a timely manner, and it often requires a good understanding of navigation and customer service skills.

Synonyms

courier, distributor, messenger

Examples of usage

  • The deliveryman brought my groceries right on time.
  • She tipped the deliveryman for his quick service.
  • Every day, the deliveryman follows the same route to deliver packages.
  • The busy deliveryman managed to fit all the orders into his van.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliveryman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entregador

🇮🇳 डिलीवरी मैन

🇩🇪 Lieferant

🇮🇩 pengantar

🇺🇦 доставник

🇵🇱 kurier

🇯🇵 配達員

🇫🇷 livreur

🇪🇸 repartidor

🇹🇷 dağıtıcı

🇰🇷 배달원

🇸🇦 ساعي البريد

🇨🇿 doručovatel

🇸🇰 doručovateľ

🇨🇳 快递员

🇸🇮 dostavljalec

🇮🇸 sendingamaður

🇰🇿 жеткізуші

🇬🇪 მიწვდილი

🇦🇿 çatdıran

🇲🇽 repartidor

Etymology

The term "deliveryman" is a compound word combining "delivery" and "man." The word "delivery" originates from the Latin word "delivrare," meaning 'to set free' or 'to surrender.' It evolved in Middle English as 'deliveren,' which came to mean 'to hand over' or 'to send.' The word 'man' in this context refers to a human being, traditionally conveying a male worker's role in various professions. The combination started appearing in the early 20th century as the demand for delivery services increased with the rise of retail and consumerism, especially with the development of urban areas and public infrastructure, enabling quicker and more efficient distribution of goods.