postman

Example Sentences

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Royal Mail said residents can use another nearby postbox or hand stamped letters to their postman or woman.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

With deliveries from the postman now a daily occurrence, Clare has spared a thought for her postman, but said he has been wonderful and so patient.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, became Van Gogh’s principal friends during his stay in Arles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Earlier that day, Methven, who worked as a postman, had complained to his girlfriend that her waitress shifts made him "lonely".

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

A crowd of neighbors, including Mr. Jones the postman and Mr. Ritchie the Christmas tree guy, stopped in, along with Mr. Van Hooten, who pulled out his violin and started playing holiday music.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser