postmaster

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Her grandfather was postmaster in Lake Nebagamon, Wis., in the 1930s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Mouse turned suddenly, staring toward Cuttyhunk, and there came Mr. Johnson, the postmaster, hurrying down the path to the bass stands and waving at us from across the shallow divide.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk