noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

postman

POHS-muhn

Postman (noun) means a person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses. Example: “The postman comes by around ten every morning.”

noun

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

"The postman comes by around ten every morning."

"Our dog barks at the postman every single time."

How to use postman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person who delivers your mail.

UK vs US

Postman is the common British term; American English more often uses mail carrier or mailman.

Common pairings

the local postman postman knocks

postmen plural, Postmans plural

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The _____ comes by around ten every morning.

A compound of post (mail) and man.

carrier mailman mail carrier letter carrier

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What does “postman” mean?

The word “postman” means a person whose job is delivering mail to homes and businesses. In plain terms, the person who delivers your mail.

How do you pronounce “postman”?

“Postman” is pronounced POHS-muhn (/ˈpəʊs(t)mən/ in IPA).

How do you use “postman” in a sentence?

Here is “postman” used in a sentence: “The postman comes by around ten every morning.”

What part of speech is “postman”?

“Postman” is a noun.

Is “postman” a common word?

“Postman” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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