mailwoman

Female postal worker

A mailwoman is a woman who delivers mail.

The word exists as a female-specific alternative to mailman, though letter carrier and mail carrier serve as gender-neutral terms that have largely replaced both in official usage.

Our mailwoman always waves when she drops off packages.

delivery

letter carrier

Postal delivery worker

doorstep · parcels · packages · letters · envelopes · mailbox · letterbox · correspondence · addressee · recipient

uniform

uniform

Identical throughout

  • satchelStrapped bag for books
  • capCovering for top
  • badgeWorn symbol of membership

jacket · visor · boots · walking shoes · nameplate · shorts · pith helmet · rain gear · reflective vest · winter coat

occupation

civil servant

Government administration employee

benefits · pension · seniority · early shift · weather exposure · job security

postal

postage

Fee for mailing

zip code · postal service · post office · franking · airmail · return address · forwarding · P.O. box · dead letter · postmaster

Opposites
gender

mailwomanmailman

Postal delivery worker

postman

delivery type/medium

mailwomanpaperboy

Youth delivering periodicals

papergirl · FedEx driver · UPS driver

sender vs. receiver role

mailwomanaddressee

Intended mail recipient

correspondent

Family

woman, mail, mailman, womanly, womanhood, mailbag, mailmen, mailroom, postwoman

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G