Learn English – Better Word for a “Delivery Guy”

single-word-requests

What's the alternative of saying "delivery guy" or "UPS truck driver" if, for example, you are leaving a note and you want to make it sound less menial? I guess you can say "UPS truck operator" but how would you call a "pizza delivery guy"? "Pizza delivery operator" sounds somewhat silly, right?

Best Answer

For the general case, deliveryperson may sound less informal and more respectful. For the specific case of a messenger or parcel service, you can use courier.