mailbox
noun/ˈmeɪlbɑks/
Frequency rank: #9,465 most common English word
Meaning
a box or slot where letters and packages are delivered.
Example sentence
She checked her mailbox every morning hoping for letters from her pen pal.
Synonyms & related words
- letterbox
- postbox
- inbox
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