postbox

/ˌpoʊstˈbɑks/
/ˈpʌʊstbɑks/
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Other forms: postboxes

Definitions of postbox
  1. noun
    public box for deposit of mail
    synonyms: letter box, mailbox
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    types:
    pillar box
    a red pillar-shaped letter box
    type of:
    maildrop
    a drop where mail can be deposited
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