mailbox

/ˌmeɪlˈbɑks/
/ˈmeɪlbɒks/
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Other forms: mailboxes

Definitions of mailbox
  1. noun
    a private box for delivery of mail
    synonyms: letter box
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    type of:
    box
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  2. noun
    public box for deposit of mail
    synonyms: letter box, postbox
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    types:
    pillar box
    a red pillar-shaped letter box
    type of:
    maildrop
    a drop where mail can be deposited
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmeɪlˈbɑks/
UK
/ˈmeɪlbɒks/
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