mailman

UK: ˈmeɪlmæn | US: ˈmeɪlmæn

Definition

  1. n. a person who delivers mail, especially as a profession; a postal worker.

Structure
mail <letters/post>man <person>
Etymology

The word "mailman" is a compound of "mail" (from Old French "male," meaning "bag" or "wallet," later evolving to mean "letters or postal matter") and "man" (from Old English "mann," meaning "person"). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe a person whose job was to deliver mail, reflecting the straightforward combination of the two concepts. The logic is transparent: a "mailman" is literally a "person who handles mail."

Examples

  1. The mailman arrives at 10 a.m. every weekday.

  2. Our mailman always greets us with a smile.

  3. The mailman left a package on the porch.

  4. She thanked the mailman for delivering her important documents.

  5. The mailman’s route covers the entire neighborhood.