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Definition of mailman

mailman

/ˈmeɪl.mæn/
mail · man
Plural:mailmen
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mailman Lexical Profile

mailman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person, especially a man, employed by the postal service to deliver and collect letters and packages along a designated route.

Example

"Our neighborhood mailman always leaves parcels on the covered porch when it rains."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal or official contexts, gender-neutral terms such as 'mail carrier', 'letter carrier', or 'postal worker' are generally preferred over 'mailman'.

• Rhymes for mailman

• Nearby Words

mailcar
mailer
mailing
mailman
mailout
mailroom
mailshot

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the late 18th century from 'mail' (originally from Old French 'male', meaning a traveling bag or pouch) and 'man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mailman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mailman
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