letter carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of letter carrier
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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Magdamit has been in federal custody since July 1 and previously worked as a letter carrier at the Torrance Main Post Office.
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
There aren’t any letter carriers, pretty girls, old men, people with handbags, babies in strollers, or any of the other things Rootbeer usually barks at.
From Literature
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