postwoman

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who delivers mail or parcels, especially on foot in a rural area or in a city neighborhood.

  - "The postwoman delivers mail to houses in the village."
  - "I'll be home to receive the package from the postwoman."
  - "The postwoman rings the doorbell and leaves the mail in the mailbox."

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Antonyms

mailman , postman

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Synonyms

mail lady , mailwoman , post lady

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with postwoman
women , oven , heaven , given

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Variants

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postman , postmen , mailman , mailmen

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Etymology

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The term 'postwoman' comes from the Old French word 'poste' meaning 'a stopping place for travellers or a place to receive or send mail'. The suffix '-woman' denotes a female person.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'postwoman' was in the 14th century.

2. In some countries, postwomen are also known as 'mail carriers' or 'letter carriers'.

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Related Concepts

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1. postman: A male equivalent of a postwoman, who delivers mail or parcels.

2. mail: Letters, parcels, or other forms of communication sent through the postal service.

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Culture

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The postwoman is an essential figure in many communities, especially in rural areas where mail delivery may not be as frequent or reliable as in urban areas. Postwomen have been depicted in literature, art, and film, often as hardworking, dedicated, and friendly figures.

How to Memorize "postwoman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman in a uniform carrying a mailbag and delivering mail to houses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a postwoman with the sound of a mailbox being opened or the sight of a red mailbox on the side of the road.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Picture a postwoman, delivering post' to help remember the word.

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