letterbox
Letterbox (noun) means a slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered. Example: “He pushed the flyer through the letterbox.”
How to use letterbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slot for mail (UK usage), or a widescreen film format with black bars top and bottom.
In British English, "letterbox" is the everyday word for what Americans usually call a "mail slot" or "mailbox."
Word forms
letterboxed past tense, letterboxes plural, letterboxes singular
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He pushed the flyer through the _____.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "letter" and "box."
Rhymes for letterbox
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What does “letterbox” mean?
The word “letterbox” means a slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered. In plain terms, a slot for mail (UK usage), or a widescreen film format with black bars top and bottom.
How do you use “letterbox” in a sentence?
Here is “letterbox” used in a sentence: “He pushed the flyer through the letterbox.”
What part of speech is “letterbox”?
“Letterbox” is a noun.
How many meanings does “letterbox” have?
“Letterbox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered.
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