English Expression · Intermediate
mail clerk
a person who does clerical work in a post office
Pronunciation: say mail clerk
Meaning
a person who does clerical work in a post office.
Example
Flange-stacked and cone-nosed, a Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J-3 4-8-4 gives the mail clerks a look at the trim Alco as she leads the Dixie Limited out of Smyrna, Ga.
Flange-stacked and cone-nosed, a Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J-3 4-8-4 gives the mail clerks a look at the trim Alco as she leads the Dixie Limited out of Smyrna, Ga.
Practice tips
- Practice mail clerk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.