postal

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US [ˈpoʊstl̩] UK [ˈpəʊstl̩] See IPA manual

Freq #13016

Meanings

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adj
Relating to the system of collecting and delivering mail.

He works as a postal worker in the city.

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Derived forms nonpostalpostallypostiquesemipostal

Related forms post

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Phrases (1)

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postal address
the address used for receiving physical mail

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From post + -al, modelled on French postal.

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