postal

pos-tal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the post office or mail delivery.

  2. 2.

    Sent by post.

Phrases & expressions

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    postal code — A code used to identify a location for mail delivery (ZIP code in the US).
  • •
    postal service — The government department responsible for mail delivery.
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    postal order — A money order issued by a post office.
  • •
    go postal — (informal, US) To become extremely angry or violent.

Related words

See also: mail, post, postage
Synonyms: mail, post

Etymology

From French postal, from poste ("post, mail"), from Italian posta, from Latin posita ("placed").