English · Daily Life
post office
/ˈpəʊst ˌɒf.ɪs/
[/ˈpəʊst ˌɒf.ɪs/]
mail service location
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where you can buy stamps, send letters and parcels, and collect mail.
Example
She queued at the post office to send the birthday parcel to her brother overseas.
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.