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postman
This term describes a specific occupational role within a postal system. While historically used as a general term, it carries a gendered connotation that has led to the more inclusive "postal worker" or "mail carrier" in modern professional and official contexts.
In many Commonwealth countries, the word evokes a sense of community and routine, often representing the primary point of contact between a government service and a residential neighborhood.
Meanings
Examples
The postman delivered a heavy package to the front door.
I wonder if the postman knows the shortcut through the alley.
The postman always whistles a tune while walking his route.
Wait, I think I see the postman coming up the driveway.
In the old days, the postman was the primary source of news for the village.
I need to catch the postman before he leaves the street.