🇺🇸 How to say

“post office” in English

post office
Illustration of "post office" in a English cultural setting
A blue and white sign with the kanji 郵便局 hangs above a small storefront. People walk in carrying packages and letters, while a postal worker in uniform sorts mail behind the counter.

Usage note

A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail and packages.

Examples

  • I go to the post office.

    I go to the post office.

  • The post office is closed.

    The post office is closed.

  • She works at the post office.

    She works at the post office.

Quick check

What does "post-office" mean?

  • A. post office
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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