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.

Synonyms
- Milk deliverer
- Dairy delivery person
- Milk vendor