roundsman

1 8.5

A person who visits buildings regularly to deliver goods or check equipment

noun
/ˈraʊndzmən/

: repartidor

After completing his rounds, the roundsman reported any issues he found to his supervisor.

Examples

I was a dishwasher and eventually became a roundsman (woman, to be accurate); it's tough, back-breaking, thankless, exhausting work, and yes, I lived paycheck to paycheck.

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The roundsman delivered fresh bread to each shop on his route every morning.
As a roundsman, he was responsible for checking the safety of the buildings along his delivery path.

Synonyms

mailman

vsroundsman

96 1.0

A person who delivers letters and packages to people's homes and businesses

delivers various goods and may inspect places, not only mail

postman

vsroundsman

38 1.0

A person who delivers letters and parcels to homes and businesses

handles broader deliveries and inspections rather than only letters and parcels

deliveryman

vsroundsman

5 1.4

A person who brings packages or food to people's homes

also makes inspections as well as delivering goods on a set route

roundsperson

vsroundsman

8.5

A person who regularly goes to different places to deliver items and check that things are okay

is the male form used specifically for men rather than a neutral term

roundswoman

vsroundsman

9.6

A woman who makes regular visits to deliver things or check places

is the male worker form rather than the female version

Surface Forms

roundsman singular

roundsmen plural

Morphology

roundsman = rounds + man (transparent) = rounds + man

The structure 'rounds' + 'man' clearly denotes a person who does rounds, which a learner can derive from the components.

Etymology

Roundsman comes from the simple words round ('a circuit' or 'go around') and man. So, a roundsman is literally a 'man who makes rounds', which fits someone who regularly goes a set route to deliver goods or check places.