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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- mailmen
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The _____ waved as he dropped off the parcel.
Etymology
From mail + man.
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Rhymes for mailman
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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.
