post office Definition
- 1a public department or building where postal services are provided
- 2the system for collecting, sorting, and delivering mail
Using post office: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "post office" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to go to the post office to send this package.
Example
The post office is closed on Sundays.
Example
She works at the local post office.
post office Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for post office
- mail center
- mail station
- mailroom
Phrases with post office
a numbered box in a post office where letters and parcels can be kept until collected by the owner
Example
I have a post office box where I receive my mail.
the area of a post office where customers can buy stamps, send packages, and perform other postal transactions
Example
I waited in line at the post office counter to mail my letter.
a type of savings account offered by some post offices that pays interest on deposits
Example
I opened a post office savings account to save money for my child's education.
Summary: post office in Brief
A 'post office' [pəʊst ˈɒfɪs] is a public department or building that provides postal services, including the collection, sorting, and delivery of mail. It includes services like buying stamps, sending packages, and opening savings accounts. Phrases like 'post office box' and 'post office counter' refer to specific areas within the post office.
