postman

post-man · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person employed to deliver and collect mail; a mail carrier.

  2. 2.

    (British) The standard term for a person who delivers letters and parcels.

Forms

plural: postmen

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the postman always rings twice — a phrase suggesting fate or destiny catches up with people
  • •
    wait for the postman — anticipate receiving mail

Related words

See also: delivery, mail carrier, mailman, postal worker
Synonyms: letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman, postal worker

Etymology

A compound word formed in English from post (referring to mail or postal service) and man. The word has been in use since the early days of organized postal delivery systems.