1. plural of postboy: men who rode horses to carry mail or passengers in former times
Usage: historical

Examples

• The postboys galloped through the night to deliver urgent messages.
• In the 18th century, postboys were essential for communication between distant towns.
• The inn keeper provided fresh horses for the weary postboys.
• Postboys faced many dangers on the lonely country roads.
• The novel described how postboys would change horses at coaching inns.
• Royal postboys wore distinctive uniforms while on duty.