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deliveryman

American  
[dih-liv-uh-ree-man, -muhn] / dɪˈlɪv ə riˌmæn, -mən /

noun

deliverymen plural
  1. a person employed to make deliveries of merchandise to purchasers, usually by means of a truck.


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Etymology

Origin of deliveryman

First recorded in 1915–20; delivery + man

Example Sentences

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After the footage went public, a deliveryman was detained for questioning.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

For example, he might opt to pick up groceries ordered through the app Instacart to save on fees and tipping a deliveryman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The deliveryman, Michael White, was acquitted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Sean Schellenger.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Lloyd Chappell, a retired propane deliveryman who was in his recliner at the time, thought one of his grown sons was making a joke of shaking his chair.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2023

“These will do, thank you,” Lev said to the deliveryman, and dismissed him with a brief wave.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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