mail carrier

noun

Synonyms of mail carriernext

Examples of mail carrier in a Sentence

we always give our faithful mail carrier a special card for Christmas
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The trio then drove to San Francisco to find a mail carrier to rob, prosecutors said. Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026 The office has recently cut a few delivery routes, leading to each mail carrier having to make more stops on their route, said Rob Kosier, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2. Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The city's website says homeowners need to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ensure mailboxes are accessible to mail carriers. Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mail carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mail carrier was in 1788

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“Mail carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mail%20carrier. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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