noun
- Plural of expressman; workers employed by an express company to transport and deliver packages, mail, or goods.
Usage: historical; chiefly North American
Examples
- The expressmen arrived early in the morning to collect packages from the office.
- During the 19th century, expressmen were essential to commerce, carrying valuables across the country.
- The company hired several new expressmen to handle the increased holiday shipping volume.
- Expressmen worked long hours to ensure timely delivery of urgent documents and parcels.