postal service — A public service responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering mail and packages
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A public service responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering mail and packages
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊstəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still writes letters and trusts only the postal service, saying email is 'too modern for her taste.'
- The postal service announced that they will start delivering packages on Sundays to compete with private courier companies.
- During the holiday season, the postal service becomes so busy that even Santa Claus would be impressed by their efficiency.
postal service
NOUN[/ˈpoʊstəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/]
A public service responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering mail and packages
The postal service truck stops at every house, delivering letters and packages on time.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Postal derives from Latin postalis, referring to the relay station system where mounted couriers exchanged horses to deliver mail across distances. Service comes from Latin servitium, meaning service or attendance. Together, postal service denotes the organized system of mail delivery.
Breakdown
postal (from Latin postalis, relating to post stations or relay points) + service (from Latin servitium, meaning service or duty).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still writes letters and trusts only the postal service, saying email is 'too modern for her taste.'”
“The postal service announced that they will start delivering packages on Sundays to compete with private courier companies.”
“During the holiday season, the postal service becomes so busy that even Santa Claus would be impressed by their efficiency.”
“Many countries are reforming their postal service to adapt to the digital age and declining mail volumes.”
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