noun

mailman

MAYL-man

Mailman (noun) means a person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses. Example: “The mailman waved as he dropped off the parcel.”

noun

A person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses.

"The mailman waved as he dropped off the parcel."

How to use mailman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who delivers the post; more commonly called a "postman" in British English.

UK vs US

"Mailman" is the standard American term; British English usually says "postman" or the gender-neutral "postal worker."

Common pairings

wait for the mailman the mailman delivered

Word forms

mailmen plural, Mailmans plural

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Etymology

From mail + man.

Synonyms

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carrier postman mail carrier letter carrier

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Rhymes for mailman

Gilman councilman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mailman” mean?

The word “mailman” means a person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses. In plain terms, someone who delivers the post; more commonly called a "postman" in British English.

How do you pronounce “mailman”?

“Mailman” is pronounced MAYL-man (/ˈmeɪl.mæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “mailman” in a sentence?

Here is “mailman” used in a sentence: “The mailman waved as he dropped off the parcel.”

What part of speech is “mailman”?

“Mailman” is a noun.

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