post office — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

post office (/ˈpəʊst ˌɒf.ɪs/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈpəʊst ˌɒf.ɪs/

Meaning

Meaning: mail service location

A place where you can buy stamps, send letters and parcels, and collect mail.

Examples

🗣 She queued at the post office to send the birthday parcel to her brother overseas.

Etymology

‘Post’ from Latin ‘positus’ (placed), referring to relay stations for mail.

How & Where It’s Used

Where mail is sent and many countries also offer banking and bill payment.

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