letter carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of letter carrier
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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That’s how my grandfather was able to get a job as a postal letter carrier.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2025
Postal robberies dipped 19% over the past five months, while arrests for letter carrier robberies grew 73% so far in the 2024 fiscal year, said Jeff Adams, postal service spokesperson.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
Baker, who has the same name as Whitaker’s grandmother, makes the letter carrier feel less scared and not so alone while she’s out there delivering mail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
Postal Service letter carrier and was sentenced to four years of probation.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
“Mrs. Lavey’s husband took the examination for letter carrier three years ago. He’s still working on a truck.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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