United States Postal Service (Noun)
Meaning
An independent federal agency that provides mail processing and delivery service for individuals and businesses in the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The United States Postal Service has undergone significant changes in recent years to adapt to declining mail volumes and increasing package delivery demand.
- On Christmas Eve, the United States Postal Service often extends its hours of operation to accommodate the heavy influx of last-minute packages and mail.
- According to the United States Postal Service's annual report, it delivered over 142 billion pieces of mail in the United States and its territories.
- In a move to increase revenue, the United States Postal Service has partnered with various businesses to provide convenient services such as grocery delivery in select areas.
- Every year, the United States Postal Service promotes literacy with its 'Letters to Santa' campaign, which brings festive cheer to those in need.