roundsman
Americannoun
plural
roundsmen-
a person who makes rounds, as of inspection.
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British. a person who makes deliveries, as of milk or bread.
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Australian. a journalist covering a specific area of interest.
a political roundsman.
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a police officer who inspects the other officers on duty in a particular district.
noun
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a person who makes rounds, as for inspection or to deliver goods
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a reporter covering a particular district or topic
Etymology
Origin of roundsman
Example Sentences
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This done, the roundsman dropped the small front seat, helped Miss Durant in, and once she was seated upon it, took his place beside her.
From Wanted—A Match Maker by Christy, Howard Chandler
"Well, if he is coming I reckon you will be all right, unless you have a bad case; and from what the roundsman told me the fighting didn't amount to much."
From Teddy and Carrots Two Merchants of Newpaper Row by Otis, James
Of course, the roundsman could not grasp the somber thought underlying Curtis's words, but a species of indeterminate suspicion prompted his next question.
From One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York by Tracy, Louis
"My mind went back to the job we have in hand," said the roundsman readily.
From One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York by Tracy, Louis
“The devil you did,” the roundsman said, as much with irritation as with amazement.
From The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia by Cahan, Abraham
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