postmaster

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Ms Masters said it took at least five officers to restrain Mailen, who the court heard used to be a school governor and postmaster and had never been in trouble with the law before.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

The postmaster angrily shuffled through the letters from the T box Trask.” and tossed out a long envelope.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck