Postmaster (noun)

1. A person who is in charge of a post office, responsible for sorting and distributing mail.
2. A title or rank in a postal service, usually referring to a person in a managerial position.
3. The person in charge of a local post office or post office branch.

Origin:

The word 'postmaster' originated in the 16th century and combines the words 'post' meaning 'mail' and 'master' meaning 'person in charge'. it originally referred to the person in charge of a post office, responsible for sorting and distributing mail.

Examples:

1. The postmaster was responsible for overseeing the delivery of letters and packages in the town.
2. The postmaster general was appointed to oversee the entire postal service nationwide.
3. The postmaster's duties included sorting the mail, hiring and managing employees, and handling customer inquiries.
4. The postmaster had to ensure that all the mail was delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
5. As a postmaster, she was highly respected in her community for her dedication to the postal service.