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
1
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."
2
A software program that sends email.
"The server runs an automated mailer to send order confirmations."
3
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- mailers
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Etymology
From mail + -er.
Rhymes for mailer
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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.
