postal

adjective

post·​al ˈpō-stᵊl 

1

: of or relating to the mails or the post office

2

: conducted by mail

postal chess

3

: insanely or murderously violent

—usually used in the phrase go postal

Examples of postal in a Sentence

Postal rates are going up.

The city worked to quickly restore postal service.

Recent Examples on the Web

The museum showcases postal innovation, with hands-on exhibits for all ages. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Thankfully, Mother was also not a fan of dogs, having been chased one too many times on her postal routes with the Royal Mail, when she wasn’t delegated to the sorting offices. —Literary Hub, 27 June 2025

The postal worker rings the doorbell to alert the homeowner that a dog is waiting outside for them, unaware that Felix's family is searching for the pup. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 June 2025

Additional commemorative activities, merchandise launches, and educational programs are expected throughout the year as the postal system continues its anniversary celebrations. —Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing postal

• go postal
• postal address
• postal card
• postal order
• postal service
• postal union

Rhymes for postal

• coastal
• intercoastal
• intracoastal

Kids Definition

postal

adjective

post·​al ˈpōs-tᵊl 

: of or relating to mail or to the post office