Postbag: meaning, definitions and examples
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postbag
[ ˈpəʊstbæɡ ]
mail collection
A postbag is a large, durable bag used by postal workers to transport mail. It is designed to hold letters and parcels securely, ensuring their safe delivery to designated recipients. Postbags are often marked with identifying features such as the postal service's logo or a unique serial number.
Synonyms
letter bag, mailbag, postal bag.
Examples of usage
- The postal worker filled the postbag with letters for the day.
- After collecting the post, she carefully closed the postbag.
- He delivered the postbag to the sorting facility.
- The postbag was heavy with packages and letters.
Translations
Translations of the word "postbag" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saco de correio
🇮🇳 पोस्ट बैग
🇩🇪 Posttasche
🇮🇩 kantong pos
🇺🇦 поштова сумка
🇵🇱 torba pocztowa
🇯🇵 郵便袋
🇫🇷 sac postal
🇪🇸 bolsa de correo
🇹🇷 posta torbası
🇰🇷 우편 가방
🇸🇦 حقيبة بريد
🇨🇿 poštovní taška
🇸🇰 poštová taška
🇨🇳 邮袋
🇸🇮 poštna vreča
🇮🇸 póstpokki
🇰🇿 пошта сөмкесі
🇬🇪 ფოსტალური ჩანთა
🇦🇿 poçt çantası
🇲🇽 bolsa de correo
Etymology
The term 'postbag' originates from the combination of two words: 'post' and 'bag'. The word 'post' comes from the Latin 'posta', which referred to a position, station, or office for the dispatching and receipt of communication. In English, 'post' has evolved to represent mail services since the 16th century. The use of bags for carrying mail dates back centuries when postal workers needed a reliable and practical means of transporting letters and packages. The word 'bag', derived from the Old Norse 'baggi', means a sack or pouch for carrying items. 'Postbag' thus reflects the practical needs of mail delivery, combining postal service with a method of transport. Over the years, as postal services modernized, the design of postbags has evolved, but the fundamental purpose remains the same: to securely carry and deliver mail.