mail carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mail carrier
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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She first complained to the post office in Euless, Texas, after she learned the mail carrier had changed the listed owner on a central postal box from Konan’s name to a tenant’s name.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite his interest in literature, Silverblatt’s parents wanted him to become a mail carrier, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Not long after she hung up with Frank, the mail carrier arrived.
From Literature
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Back in the day, we got to know every coming and going of the mail carrier, and came to recognize, from a distance, the heft of his canvas bag.
All mail carriers have expanded their operations in some ways in anticipation of the holiday rush.
From Los Angeles Times
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