mailman

mail·man

noun \ˈmāl-ˌman\

Definition of MAILMAN

: a man who delivers mail —called also postman

Examples of MAILMAN

1. <the mailman usually leaves packages outside the mailbox>

First Known Use of MAILMAN

1786

Related to MAILMAN

Synonyms: letter carrier, mail carrier, postman, postie [British]

Related Words: courier, messenger; postmaster, postmistress

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