mail carrier

noun

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Examples of mail carrier in a Sentence

we always give our faithful mail carrier a special card for Christmas
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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 Canada Post and its largest postal workers’ union have agreed on tentative five-year collective bargaining agreements for the courier’s urban unit and its rural and suburban mail carriers. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025 For the holidays, mail carriers are allowed to receive non-cash gift items under $20; snacks and gift cards are a favorite. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mail carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Feb. 2026.

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mail carrier

noun
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