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Definition of postman

postman

/ˈpoʊstmən/
post · man
Plural:postmen
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• noun

1

British A person employed by a postal service to collect and deliver letters and parcels.

Example

"The postman delivered several birthday cards and a small package this morning."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'postman' remains the standard everyday term in British English, 'mailman' or the gender-neutral 'mail carrier' and 'letter carrier' are preferred in American English.

• Nearby Words

postie
posting
postlaunch
postman
postmarital
postmark
postmaster

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century as a compound of 'post' (from French 'poste', referring to a relay of horses stationed along a route to carry dispatches) and 'man'.

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