postmaster

[ pohst-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. the official in charge of a post office.
2. (formerly) the master of a station that furnished post horses to travelers.

postmaster

/ ˈpəʊstˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. an official in charge of a local post office Also (feminine)postmistress
2. the person responsible for managing the electronic mail at a site

Other Words From

• postmaster·ship noun
• sub·postmaster noun
• sub·postmaster·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of postmaster¹

First recorded in 1505–15; post ³ + master

Example Sentences

He applied for the role after reading an article about last year's Antarctic postmaster.

From BBC

Sir Keir Starmer has responded to a letter from Sir Alan Bates calling for faster compensation payments for postmasters impacted by the Post Office scandal, the prime minister's spokesman has said.

From BBC

The 24-year-old said she would be part of a core team of five people - the other roles were a wildlife monitor, shop manager, base leader, and postmaster.

From BBC

Instead he was introduced by board member John M. Barger, a Southern California investment executive who was supervising the postmaster search.

From Los Angeles Times

"The main difference today is that we operate with the mindset that we are working in partnership with our postmasters when approaching any issues," the company said.

From BBC

Related Words

• postal service