postal
word
/ˈpoʊstəɫ/
/pˈəʊstəl/
Definition
Relating to mail or the system for sending letters and packages. Often used to describe things that involve the post office, like "postal service" or "postal address."
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an adjective: 'postal service,' 'postal code,' 'postal address.' Not common in everyday conversation except in official or formal contexts. Do not confuse with 'postcard' (a card you send by mail).
Spanish: postal (relacionado al correo)Portuguese (BR): postal (relativo ao correio)Portuguese (PT): postal (relativo aos correios)Chinese (Simplified): 邮政的Chinese (Traditional): 郵政的Hindi: डाक से संबंधितArabic: بريديBengali: ডাক (ডাকঘর সম্পর্কিত) - পোস্টাল (সরকারি বা অফিসিয়াল প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: почтовыйJapanese: 郵便のVietnamese: bưu chínhKorean: 우편의Turkish: posta ile ilgiliUrdu: ڈاک (سرکاری یا پوسٹ آفس سے متعلق)Indonesian: pos (yang berkaitan dengan pos)
Example Sentences
Many small towns have only one postal office.
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She got a job working for the national postal service.
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Please write your postal address on the form.
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The postal service delivers mail every weekday.
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What is your postal code?
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If your postal package is delayed, contact customer service.
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