Word
postman
Phoneticspost·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpoʊsmən/
UK/pˈəʊstmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person whose job is to deliver letters and packages to people's homes or offices. You might also hear this person called a mail carrier or postal worker.
n. a person employed to deliver and collect letters and parcels. While common in British English, it is increasingly replaced by gender-neutral terms like 'postal worker' or 'mail carrier' in official contexts.
Examples
“The postman delivers the mail every morning at ten.”
“The postman had to leave a note because the package was too large for the letterbox.”
“Despite the rise of digital communication, the local postman remains a vital link for elderly residents who rely on physical correspondence for their essential services.”
Examples
simple
“The postman delivers the mail every morning at ten.”
contextual
“The postman had to leave a note because the package was too large for the letterbox.”
complex
“Despite the rise of digital communication, the local postman remains a vital link for elderly residents who rely on physical correspondence for their essential services.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English; the American equivalent is 'mailman'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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