mail carrier

American  

noun

1. a person, usually employed by the post office, who delivers mail.

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Etymology

Origin of mail carrier

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Back in the day, we got to know every coming and going of the mail carrier, and came to recognize, from a distance, the heft of his canvas bag.

From The Wall Street Journal

All mail carriers have expanded their operations in some ways in anticipation of the holiday rush.

From Los Angeles Times

“Some random dude in a high-visibility vest shows up and drops it off. It isn’t my UPS driver and it definitely isn’t the mail carrier,” said Deshpande, who saw the delivery person through his window.

From The Wall Street Journal

Put the envelope in your mailbox, give it to your mail carrier or take it to the post office.

From Los Angeles Times

With proper training, you might be successful in persuading them not to bark at the mail carrier, but otherwise — hey, you always know when you have a visitor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• letter carrier
• mailman
• postman