noun
mailbox
MAYL-bahks
noun
1
A box where mail is delivered or collected.
"He found three bills waiting in his mailbox."
"The postman left a parcel notice in the mailbox."
2
An electronic storage location for received email.
"Her mailbox was full of unread newsletters."
How to Use Mailbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a physical box for post, or the inbox that holds your email.
UK vs US
American English typically says "mailbox" where British English often says "postbox" or "letterbox."
Common pairings
check the mailbox
a full mailbox
email mailbox
Word Forms
mailboxes plural
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Etymology
From mail + box.