Postmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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postmen
[ ˈpoʊstˌmɛn ]
mail delivery
A postman is a person who is responsible for delivering mail and packages to homes and businesses. They often work for postal services and may deliver letters, parcels, and other types of communication.
Synonyms
letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman, post officer, postal worker.
Examples of usage
- The postman arrived early this morning.
- She waved to the postman as he carried the mail.
- The postman delivered a package that I was expecting.
- He has been a postman for over ten years.
- The postman usually delivers my letters by noon.
Translations
Translations of the word "postmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carteiros
🇮🇳 डाकिये
🇩🇪 Briefträger
🇮🇩 tukang pos
🇺🇦 поштарі
🇵🇱 listonosze
🇯🇵 郵便配達員
🇫🇷 facteurs
🇪🇸 carteros
🇹🇷 postacı
🇰🇷 우편배달부
🇸🇦 سعاة البريد
🇨🇿 poštovníci
🇸🇰 poštári
🇨🇳 邮递员
🇸🇮 poštarji
🇮🇸 póstmenn
🇰🇿 пошташы
🇬🇪 წერილების გამტანი
🇦🇿 poçtalar
🇲🇽 carteros
Etymology
The word 'postman' originated in the 17th century from the term 'post,' which refers to a system of conveying letters and parcels. The word 'post' itself comes from the Latin term 'posta,' meaning 'a place where horses are kept for use as messengers.' Initially, posts were stations set up for horse riders to travel quickly and deliver messages. As postal systems evolved, the role of the postman became essential, denoting an individual who delivers mail to specific locations. Over time, 'postman' became a standard term in English-speaking countries, signifying not just the act of delivering mail but also the broader postal service profession.