postman
word
Definition
A person whose job is to deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses. Also known as a mail carrier or letter carrier.
Usage & Nuances
"Postman" is more British English; Americans typically say "mail carrier" or "mailman". The gender-neutral term "mail carrier" or "postal worker" is increasingly preferred. Famous references: "Postman Pat" (British children's show), "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (novel/film). Also "Postman" is a popular API testing tool in software development.
Example Sentences
The postman delivers mail every morning at 10.
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The dog always barks at the postman.
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I'm waiting for the postman to bring my package.
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Our postman knows everyone in the neighborhood by name — he's been on this route for 20 years.
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With everything going digital, the traditional postman is becoming a rare sight.
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We use Postman at work to test all our API endpoints before deployment.
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