mail
box
Plural
mailboxes
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a box outside the house were letters and packages are put
A mailbox is a container used for receiving and storing mail, such as letters, packages, and newspapers. It is typically placed outside a home or building, near the entrance or along a street, and is often made of metal, wood, or plastic. Mailboxes have a door or flap that allows postal workers to insert mail, and some include a flag that can be raised to signal outgoing mail. They provide a convenient and secure place for receiving mail and are a common feature in residential areas.
- Every day, I check the mailbox for the letter I'm expecting.
- My mailbox is full of junk mail and advertisements.
- Please put the letter in the mailbox.
- The paint on the mailbox is peeling off and needs to be refreshed.
- The storm knocked over our mailbox last night.
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a box located in a public area where individuals can drop off letters and packages to be collected and delivered by postal workers
- Tom placed the outgoing mail in the mailbox before heading to work.
- Every morning, the postal worker diligently collects the letters from each mailbox along the street.
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