Definition

A person who works in the express delivery service, responsible for transporting packages and documents quickly.

Example

The expressman delivered the package to my office within hours.

Conversation

I heard you got a job as an expressman, how's it going?

It's pretty good! I enjoy the fast pace of the work.

That sounds exciting! Do you get to travel a lot as an expressman?

Yes, I do! Every day is a new route and new places to see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expressman → It is formed from "express" (from Latin "expressus", meaning to press out or to make known) and "man" (meaning a person). The word "expressman" refers to a person who delivers messages or goods quickly, emphasizing the act of making something known or delivered promptly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes known' ('express') and is a 'person' ('man') — that's why an expressman is someone who delivers things quickly.

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