Milkmen Meaning in English
word · lemma: milkman
释义
Men whose job is to deliver milk, traditionally directly to people's houses. This job was much more common in the past.
用法与细微差别
'Milkmen' is plural for 'milkman'. It refers to a dated profession, very common before supermarkets became widespread. Modern delivery services rarely use this term. Sometimes used humorously or in stories set in the past.
例句
The milkmen delivered bottles of milk every morning.
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In the 1950s, many families knew their local milkmen by name.
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The city once had dozens of milkmen working in every neighborhood.
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My grandparents always tell stories about the friendly milkmen from their childhood.
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You hardly see milkmen anymore; everything comes from supermarkets these days.
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Back then, some milkmen even brought fresh cream or eggs along with the milk.
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