POSTWOMAN

Etymology

Noun

postwoman (plural postwomen)

(rare) A female letter carrier, a woman who delivers mail.

Synonyms

• mailwoman, mail lady, post lady

Antonyms

• mailman, postman

Hypernyms

• mail carrier, letter carrier, postal carrier, postal worker, mailperson, postperson

Source: Wiktionary



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