Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mailmen

noun
/ˈmeɪlˌmɛn/
Definition
Mailmen are individuals who deliver letters and packages to people’s homes and businesses.
Examples
  • The mailmen work hard, rain or shine, to ensure that everyone receives their letters on time.
  • In our neighborhood, the mailmen know all the residents by name and often stop to chat.
Meaning
The term refers to postal workers responsible for transporting and delivering mail.
Synonyms
  • postal workers
  • mail carriers
  • postal employees