mailman
word
/ˈmeɪɫˌmæn/
MAYL-man
/mˈeɪlmən/
MAYL-muhn
Definition
A mailman is a person whose job is to deliver letters and packages to people's homes or workplaces.
Usage & Nuances
"Mailman" is commonly used in American English; "postman" or the gender-neutral "mail carrier" are also used. It's an everyday word, mostly for adults employed by the postal service.
Spanish: carteroPortuguese (BR): carteiroPortuguese (PT): carteiroChinese (Simplified): 邮递员Chinese (Traditional): 郵差Hindi: डाकियाArabic: ساعي البريدBengali: ডাকপিয়ন - ডাকবাহকRussian: почтальонJapanese: 郵便配達員Vietnamese: người đưa thưKorean: 우편배달부Turkish: postacıUrdu: ڈاکیاIndonesian: tukang pos
Example Sentences
I waved at the mailman from my window.
basic
The mailman always smiles and says hello when he drops off the letters.
natural
I think the mailman knows everyone in our neighborhood by name.
natural
Our dog barks every time the mailman walks up to the door.
natural
The mailman comes every morning.
basic
The mailman delivered a package to my house.
basic