postman
1 Americannoun
plural
postmen-
a postal employee who carries and delivers mail; mail carrier.
-
Archaic. a courier.
noun
plural
postmennoun
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of postman1
First recorded in 1520–30; post 3 + -man
Origin of postman1
Example Sentences
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Unsure who was responsible, or who might have read her most private thoughts, she became terrified to take public transport, leave home, or even open the door to the postman.
From BBC
A postman is said to have found the man's body in Grange Road before the vehicle was later discovered in Eastcourt Lane.
From BBC
With deliveries from the postman now a daily occurrence, Clare has spared a thought for her postman, but said he has been wonderful and so patient.
From BBC
It was Margaret’s duty to await the postman by the front door, silver letter tray in hand.
From Literature
The virus then acts like a microscopic postman – delivering the new piece of DNA inside brain cells, where it becomes active.
From BBC
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