Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snail-mail
noun
/ˈsneɪl meɪl/
Definition
Traditional postal mail delivered by the postal service, as opposed to email or other electronic means.
Examples
- Many people prefer to send birthday cards through snail mail instead of online.
- After sending out invitations by snail mail, we waited eagerly for the replies.
- In this digital age, receiving a letter by snail mail can feel special.
Meaning
The term ‘snail mail’ is used to humorously refer to the slower pace of postal mail compared to the instant delivery of digital communications.
Synonyms
- Postal mail
- Traditional mail
- Regular mail
- Paper mail
