noun
postman
POHS-muhn
noun
1
A person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses.
"The postman comes by around ten every morning."
"Our dog barks at the postman every single time."
How to Use Postman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person who delivers your mail.
UK vs US
Postman is the common British term; American English more often uses mail carrier or mailman.
Common pairings
the local postman
postman knocks
Word Forms
postmen plural, Postmans plural
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Etymology
A compound of post (mail) and man.