Mailman/ˈmeɪlmæn/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Job Specific Refers to a person's occupation, specifically someone who delivers mail. The mailman knows everyone in the neighborhood. Pro Tip 2/3Gender Neutral Though 'mailman' suggests a male, the term can refer to any mail carrier, regardless of gender. My aunt is a mailman; she enjoys her daily routes. Pro Tip 3/3Daily Visits Mailmen typically go on delivery rounds every day except Sundays and holidays. We see our mailman every day but Sunday.