ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Milkman

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɪlkmən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Milkman is a noun meaning A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

Meaning

A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

More Meanings

  1. (US, slang) A black man who prefers dating white women.

Example Sentences

Our milkman is a jovial character, but not one given to yodelling at the customers on his round. Only the resounding "clonk" of bottles advises us that a couple of pints have been left on the doorstep.

Word Forms

Synonyms for milkman

Depending on context, synonyms include dairyman, milkie, milko, milkwoman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dairy, milk, slag, mailman, factor, milkwoman.

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