Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mailbox
noun
/ˈmeɪl.bɒks/
Definition
A mailbox is a receptacle for receiving incoming mail.
Examples
- The mailbox was filled with letters after the holidays.
- She checked her mailbox every day for the important documents.
- We installed a new mailbox in front of our house.
Meaning
It is typically a box or container placed at the edge of a property or in a designated area where postal services deliver letters and packages.
Synonyms
- postbox
- letterbox
- mail slot
