mailman
Translation
mail carrier, letter carrier
Examples
The mailman delivers letters every morning.
The mailman delivers letters every morning.
Did the mailman come yet?
Did the mailman come yet?
Grammar Patterns
the mailman the mail carrier The mailman brought a package today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mail carrier, letter carrier, postman
Etymology
From 'mail' + 'man'. A man who delivers the mail.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'man' carrying a bag of 'mail'. The term 'mail carrier' is now more commonly used as a gender-neutral alternative.