Definition

Noun: - An independent agency of the federal government: The US Post Office is a government agency responsible for providing postal service. Its primary function is the delivery of mail and packages. - A system for mail delivery: It refers to the national organization that handles the collection, sorting, transportation, and delivery of letters and parcels.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I need to go to the US Post Office to mail this package.
  • The US Post Office operates in every city and town across the country.
  • Stamps can be purchased at the US Post Office.

Advanced Usage

• "The US Post Office" as an institution: Often used to refer to the entire postal system and its history, not just a local branch.
  • The US Post Office has been a vital service since the founding of the nation.

Variants and Related Words

• Post Office (PO): A common shortened form.
  • The abbreviation for Post Office is P.O.
• United States Postal Service (USPS): The official name of the agency that operates the US Post Office.
  • USPS is another name for the US Post Office.

Synonyms

• Postal Service: The system for carrying mail.
• Mail Service: A general term for the business of delivering mail.

Related Phrases

• Post Office Box (P.O. Box): A locked mailbox located inside a post office.
  • They have a P.O. Box for their business mail.

Noun

1. an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States