letter carrier

noun

1. mail carrier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of letter carrier¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

“It is really true: Dogs hate letter carriers,” Bereal said with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

There aren’t any letter carriers, pretty girls, old men, people with handbags, babies in strollers, or any of the other things Rootbeer usually barks at.

From Literature

Authorities have not released the victims’ names, but the United States Postal Inspection Service, a division of the United States Postal Service, confirmed Thursday that a letter carrier was among the dead.

From Seattle Times

Under Project Safe Delivery, which was launched last May, there have been more than 1,200 arrests for mail thefts and letter carrier robberies.

From Seattle Times

Postal Inspection Service, initiated a campaign last May to crack down on postal crimes, including attacks on its letter carriers, which have led to more than 630 arrests for robberies and mail theft.

From New York Times

Related Words

• mailman
• postman