postoffice

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Postoffice

A postoffice is a government-owned facility where letters, packages, and other mail items are sorted, processed, and delivered to their intended recipients.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A physical building or establishment where postal services are provided.

Example Sentence:

I need to visit the postoffice to mail these important documents.

Sense 2:

An organization or system responsible for handling mail services within a specific area or country.

Example Sentence:

The postoffice announced that there might be delays in mail delivery due to the holiday season.

Sense 3 (Local):

A commonly known or popular postoffice in a specific locality.

Example Sentence:

The local postoffice is conveniently located near the town square.