milkman
Americannoun
noun
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a man who delivers or sells milk
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a man who milks cows; dairyman
Gender
See -man.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of milkman
Example Sentences
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A third, less observable source was more private and personal: When Goode’s first child was born, the milkman arrived at the doorstep almost daily bearing a fresh Alta Dena bottle.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
The milkman, Mahender, who uses one name, has appeared at dozens of hearings anyway.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024
Israeli actor charmed generations with his stage portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023
Another recovering from knee surgery was retired milkman John Williams, 67, from Bethel, Gwynedd.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023
Ahead of her, a milkman had got down from his cart to tighten the girth straps of his horse.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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