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Noun mailman has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebmailmanDefinition:A mailman refers to a person employed by a postal service who delivers mail and packages to addresses within a specific geographical area. It can also be used more broadly to denote any individual who delivers mail, irrespective of being associated with a postal service. Sense 1 (Noun):A person employed by a postal service to deliver mail and packages. Example sentence: The mailman delivered a package to my doorstep this morning. Sense 2 (Noun):A local term used to describe any individual who delivers mail, regardless of the association with a postal service. Example sentence: My neighbor volunteers as a mailman and delivers the community newsletters every weekend. Sense 3 (Noun):A comic strip character or mascot resembling a mail carrier, often depicted in humorous situations. Example sentence: The children laughed at the silly antics of the mailman in the comic strip. Sense 4 (Noun):A mailman can also refer to an individual delivering mail within a postal system of a specific country, for example, the U.S. Mailman or a British mailman. Example sentence: The dedicated mailman walked his route in rain or shine, serving the local community with utmost diligence. Sense 5 (Noun):In popular culture, mailman is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who fulfills the role of delivering important messages or news. Example sentence: As a journalist, she sees herself as a mailman of truth, conveying important stories to the public. Hope this helps with your dictionary site content! | ||||
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