Synonyms for

Postal

Verb / ˈpəʊstʌl / Another word for postal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the postal service or mail

Synonyms & similar words

mail post communication correspondence delivery dispatch message parcel shipping transmission transportation sending mailing postage letter envelope missive epistle

Synonyms by register

Formal

mail courier dispatch correspondence

Informal

mail post snail mail

Literary

missive epistle

Antonyms

private personal unofficial unauthorized unsolicited non-official

Common collocations

  • postal service
  • postal code
  • postal worker
  • postal address
  • postal stamp
  • postal delivery
  • postal system
  • postal charges

Word family

noun post
adjective postal
adverb postally

Usage note

The word 'postal' is primarily used as an adjective relating to the system for delivering mail. It is sometimes used informally to refer to the mail itself, though 'mail' or 'post' are more common in that context.

Example sentences

  1. I need to go to the post office to buy stamps for my postal mail.
  2. The postal worker delivers the mail to our mailbox every day.
  3. My package was lost in the postal system.
  4. The postal code is used to send mail to the right address.
  5. I wrote a letter and sent it through the postal service.

Quotes

  • The postal service delivers mail rain or shine, but it can't compete against email and texting.
  • The postal service is a vital institution that binds the nation together.
  • The postal service is the centerpiece of the federal government's presence in every community.

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