postmaster general

noun

plural postmasters general

: an official in charge of a national post office department or agency

Examples of postmaster general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On this day in 1775, Congress adopted Goddard’s system and appointed Franklin postmaster general. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

The postmaster general has said the service will abide by any court order. — Karen Yourish, New York Times, 2 July 2026

The postmaster general was usually also the head of your party, the head of the Democratic/Republican National Committee. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Multiple postmaster generals over the past two decades have repeatedly asked Congress or regulators to change the various rules governing the Postal Service. — Susan Haigh, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

postmaster general

noun

plural postmasters general

: an official in charge of a national post office department or postal service