Mailman: meaning, definitions and examples

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mailman

[ ˈmeɪlmən ]

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postal worker

A mailman is a postal worker who delivers mail to homes and businesses. They are responsible for sorting and delivering letters, packages, and other mail items to the correct recipients. Mailmen often work long hours and in various weather conditions to ensure that mail is delivered on time.

Synonyms

letter carrier, mail carrier, postal worker

Examples of usage

The mailman delivered a package to my house today.
My uncle is a mailman and he enjoys interacting with the people on his route.

Translations

Translations of the word "mailman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carteiro

🇮🇳 डाकिया

🇩🇪 Briefträger

🇮🇩 tukang pos

🇺🇦 листоноша

🇵🇱 listonosz

🇯🇵 郵便配達員 (ゆうびんはいたついん)

🇫🇷 facteur

🇪🇸 cartero

🇹🇷 postacı

🇰🇷 우편배달부 (u-pyeon bae-dal-bu)

🇸🇦 ساعي البريد

🇨🇿 pošťák

🇸🇰 poštár

🇨🇳 邮递员 (yóudìyuán)

🇸🇮 poštar

🇮🇸 póstmaður

🇰🇿 пошташы

🇬🇪 ფოსტალიონი (postalioni)

🇦🇿 poçtalyon

🇲🇽 cartero

Word origin

The word 'mailman' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'mail' and 'man', referring to a person who delivers mail. The role of a mailman has evolved over the years with advancements in mail delivery systems and technology.

See also: email, mail, mailable, mailer.