Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

postbag

Noun

/ˈpoʊstbæɡ/

Definition

A bag used by postal workers to carry mail.

Examples

The postal worker threw the heavy postbag over his shoulder.
She eagerly opened the postbag to see what letters had arrived.
During the meeting, the manager opened the postbag and read out the community’s concerns.

Meaning

In the context of postal services, a postbag is a strong bag designed to hold letters and parcels that are to be delivered. It is typically used by postal carriers and can vary in size depending on the volume of mail.