noun

mailer

MAY-luh

Mailer (noun) means a piece of advertising or promotional material sent by post or email. Example: “We got another mailer from the gym trying to win back lapsed members.”

noun

A piece of advertising or promotional material sent by post or email.

"We got another mailer from the gym trying to win back lapsed members."

A software program that sends email.

"The server runs an automated mailer to send order confirmations."

A padded envelope or package designed for posting items safely.

"She packed the necklace in a small padded mailer."

How to use mailer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething used to send mail — a mass advertisement, a mailing envelope, or a program that sends emails automatically.

Common pairings

a promotional mailer padded mailer automated mailer

Word forms

mailers plural

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Etymology

From mail + -er.

Rhymes for mailer

boiler jailer trailer spoiler compiler retailer profiler Rottweiler blackmailer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mailer” mean?

The word “mailer” means a piece of advertising or promotional material sent by post or email. In plain terms, something used to send mail — a mass advertisement, a mailing envelope, or a program that sends emails automatically.

How do you pronounce “mailer”?

“Mailer” is pronounced MAY-luh (/ˈmeɪlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mailer” in a sentence?

Here is “mailer” used in a sentence: “We got another mailer from the gym trying to win back lapsed members.”

What part of speech is “mailer”?

“Mailer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “mailer” have?

“Mailer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of advertising or promotional material sent by post or email.