Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

milkman

Noun

/ˈmɪlkˌmæn/

Definition

A person who delivers milk to customers, often in a truck or cart.

Examples

Every morning, the milkman would leave fresh bottles of milk on the doorstep.
In small towns, the milkman was a familiar sight, chatting with residents as he made his deliveries.

Meaning

Traditionally, a milkman is a man whose job is to collect milk from dairy farms and deliver it to homes or businesses, usually on a daily basis. The role has become less common due to the rise of supermarkets.