Letter Carrier

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛtər ˈkæriər/

Definitions of letter carrier

noun A job title for someone who delivers mail or letters

Example Sentences

A1 The letter carrier delivers mail to people's homes.

A2 My friend's dad is a letter carrier and he works long hours.

B1 The letter carrier always wears a uniform while on duty.

B2 As a letter carrier, she is responsible for sorting and delivering mail efficiently.

C1 The letter carrier has to navigate different neighborhoods to deliver mail accurately.

C2 Being a letter carrier requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Examples of letter carrier in a Sentence

formal The letter carrier diligently delivers mail to each household on his route.

informal I always say hi to our friendly letter carrier when he comes by.

slang I heard the letter carrier got a new route that's closer to his house.

figurative As a writer, I see myself as a letter carrier of emotions and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of letter carrier

• past tense: delivered
• plural: letter carriers
• comparative: more efficient letter carrier
• superlative: most efficient letter carrier
• present tense: delivers
• future tense: will deliver
• perfect tense: has delivered
• continuous tense: is delivering
• singular: letter carrier
• positive degree: efficient letter carrier
• infinitive: to deliver
• gerund: delivering
• participle: delivered

Origin and Evolution of letter carrier

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'letter carrier' originated in the United Kingdom during the establishment of postal services.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals who physically carried letters from one place to another, the term 'letter carrier' has evolved to encompass postal workers who deliver mail on designated routes. The role of a letter carrier has expanded to include delivering not only letters but also packages and other mail items.