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