What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mailman
Example
The mailman comes to our house every day at noon. [mailman: noun]
Example
He works as a mailman for the local post office. [mailman: noun]
postman
Example
The postman dropped off a package for me this morning. [postman: noun]
Example
She has been working as a postman for over 10 years. [postman: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Postman is more commonly used than mailman in everyday language, especially in British English. However, both terms are still used interchangeably in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mailman and postman?
Postman is generally considered more formal than mailman, but both terms can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
