Postmaster General (Noun)
Meaning
The official in charge of the national postal service.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The postmaster general is responsible for overseeing the entire postal system, including mail delivery and postal rates.
- She was appointed postmaster general by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
- The postmaster general announced plans to reduce the number of mail processing centers nationwide.
- As postmaster general, he was tasked with finding ways to reduce the postal service's massive debt.
- The postmaster general testified before Congress about the need for postal reform legislation.