milkman

[ milk-man ]

noun

, plural milk·men.

1. a person who sells or delivers milk.

milkman

/ ˈmɪlkmən /

noun

1. a man who delivers or sells milk
2. a man who milks cows; dairyman

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of milkman¹

First recorded in 1580–90; milk + man

Example Sentences

The dedicated dairyman, who works in Basildon, said he used to help his local milkman as a child after being interested in the "community feel" of the job.

From BBC

As he starts his work, the vet is caught in the tumultuous politics of change and faces challenges from a private dairy owner, the village head and a volatile local milkman.

From BBC

Return from home: Businesses own the reusable containers, which logistics providers pick up from people’s homes and then transport to a washing facility so they can be used again — much like milkmen of old.

From Salon

He stars as John Doe, a chatty milkman who transports goods in a post-apocalyptic USA.

From BBC

The milkman was punched repeatedly to the head by both offenders and briefly lost consciousness, police said.

From BBC