mailman

noun

mail·​man ˈmāl-ˌman How to pronounce mailman (audio)
: a man who delivers mail

called also postman

Examples of mailman in a Sentence

the mailman usually leaves packages outside the mailbox
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mailman was in the 14th century

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“Mailman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailman. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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mailman

noun
mail·​man ˈmā(ə)l-ˌman How to pronounce mailman (audio)

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