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postman

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpoʊsmən// UK //pˈəʊstmən// post·man Archaic

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in British English; the American equivalent is 'mailman'.

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