letter carrier

noun

1. mail carrier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of letter carrier¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

Postal Service letter carrier in Torrance pleaded guilty to stealing credit cards and checks from the mail and using them to live a lavish lifestyle she flaunted on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

Postal Service letter carrier in Torrance has pleaded guilty to stealing credit and debit cards and checks from the mail and flaunting her spending on luxury goods and vacations on Instagram, federal officials announced.

From Los Angeles Times

They marched in local parades dressed as letter carriers, composed songs and wrote more than 2,000 letters in hand-painted envelopes that they sent to Postal Service officials.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s how my grandfather was able to get a job as a postal letter carrier.

From Salon

“It is really true: Dogs hate letter carriers,” Bereal said with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mailman 
• postman