What is another word for Postboy?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊstbɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

Postboy is a term that used to refer to a person who delivers the letters, parcels, or messages on foot, horseback or bicycle. In modern times, other terms have been used instead of postboy, which include postman, mailman, post carrier, post delivery personnel, courier, messenger, mail carrier, letter carrier, postal worker, and delivery driver. Regardless of the term used, the role of the postboy remains critical to ensure communication and correspondence between individuals, businesses, and governments. In the digital age, technology has impacted postal services, resulting in the rise of electronic mail; however, the need for physical delivery of items is still high, making the role of the postboy remain relevant.

What are the hypernyms for Postboy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Postboy

Shure, Larry was sent to meet the Postboy, uncle, and I'll be after taking you up the warm water; but Biddy maybe will not have come in from milking the cows, so if Dan Bourke is awake, and will give me the key of the cellar, mightn't I be bringing you up a glass of whisky?
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
In works of art the value of contrast is well known, and a better example than the face of the Postboy offers to that of his questioner could not be imagined.
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith
"Let the Postboy put up his horses, William," said Miss Martin, "and bring tea."
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

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