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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Tags: services, communication