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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After leaving school, Ahlberg worked a variety of jobs, including as a mailman and a gravedigger. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 31 July 2025 This sparked a scuffle wher the mailman grabbed Jlil and wrestled him to the ground. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025 Malachi the mailman brings Stoli the dog home one final time. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025 Thankfully, the mailman came shortly after and noticed the dog outside alone. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mailman

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 20 Aug. 2025.

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mailman

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

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