Milkman
(noun)
- A person who delivers milk, especially in glass bottles, to homes and businesses.
- A person who works in the milk delivery industry.
Origin:
The word 'milkman' originated in the late 16th century and is a combination of 'milk' and 'man' meaning a person who delivers milk.
Examples:
- The milkman arrived early in the morning to deliver fresh milk.
- The milkman left the milk on the porch, ringing the doorbell to let the customer know it had arrived.
- The milkman was a familiar figure in many communities, bringing dairy products to doorsteps for generations.
- The milkman had a set route and knew all of his customers by name.
- The arrival of the milkman was a daily routine for many families in the past.