Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mailman
noun
/ˈmeɪl.mæn/
Definition
A person whose job is to deliver mail and packages to people’s homes and businesses.
Examples
- The mailman delivered the package right on time.
- My neighbor is a mailman and he knows everyone’s names in the area.
- Every day, the mailman walks down our street, rain or shine.
Meaning
The term ‘mailman’ refers to a postal worker who is responsible for distributing letters and parcels.
Synonyms
- postal worker
- mail carrier
- letter carrier
