Postman: meaning, definitions and examples
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postman
[ ˈpəʊstmən ]
delivery service
A postman is a person who delivers letters and parcels to houses and places of work.
Synonyms
letter carrier, mail carrier, postal worker
Examples of usage
- The postman comes every morning to deliver the mail.
- I have a good relationship with our local postman.
job title
A postman is a postal employee who collects, sorts, and delivers mail.
Synonyms
letter carrier, mailman, postal worker
Examples of usage
- My dream job is to become a postman.
- The postman walked through the neighborhood delivering packages.
Translations
Translations of the word "postman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carteiro
🇮🇳 डाकिया (Daakiya)
🇩🇪 Briefträger
🇮🇩 tukang pos
🇺🇦 листоноша
🇵🇱 listonosz
🇯🇵 郵便配達員 (Yūbin Haitatsuin)
🇫🇷 facteur
🇪🇸 cartero
🇹🇷 postacı
🇰🇷 우편 배달부 (U-pyeon Baedalbu)
🇸🇦 ساعي البريد (Sa'i al-Barid)
🇨🇿 pošťák
🇸🇰 poštár
🇨🇳 邮递员 (Yóudìyuán)
🇸🇮 poštar
🇮🇸 póstmaður
🇰🇿 пошташы (Poshtashy)
🇬🇪 ფოსტალიონი (Postalioni)
🇦🇿 poçtalyon
🇲🇽 cartero
Etymology
The word 'postman' originated in the 12th century from the Middle English 'post,' meaning 'courier,' and 'man.' Postmen have been a crucial part of mail delivery services for centuries, ensuring that letters and packages reach their intended destinations efficiently.
See also: outpost, post, postable, postage, poster, posting, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.