noun

postmaster

POHST-mast

Postmaster (noun) means the person in charge of running a post office. Example: “The postmaster announced the new opening hours for the holidays.”

noun

The person in charge of running a post office.

"The postmaster announced the new opening hours for the holidays."

The administrator responsible for an email system.

"Bounced emails are usually sent back by the postmaster address."

How to use postmaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person or system in charge of handling mail — physical or electronic.

Common pairings

local postmaster postmaster general

Word forms

postmasters plural

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Etymology

A compound of post (mail) and master.

Rhymes for postmaster

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Frequently asked questions

What does “postmaster” mean?

The word “postmaster” means the person in charge of running a post office. In plain terms, the person or system in charge of handling mail — physical or electronic.

How do you pronounce “postmaster”?

“Postmaster” is pronounced POHST-mast (/ˈpoʊstˌmæstɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “postmaster” in a sentence?

Here is “postmaster” used in a sentence: “The postmaster announced the new opening hours for the holidays.”

What part of speech is “postmaster”?

“Postmaster” is a noun.

How many meanings does “postmaster” have?

“Postmaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the person in charge of running a post office.