Mail

/meɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Letters and packages conveyed by the postal system.

I received a letter in the mail today.

The system used for sending letters and packages.

She checked the mail every afternoon.

Electronic messages sent via the internet.

I sent him an email about the meeting.

verb

To send letters or packages through the postal system.

I need to mail this package before the deadline.

To send a message electronically.

I will mail you the details of the event.

Middle English, from Old French 'male' meaning bag or pack.

mailing list

A list of addresses used for sending bulk mail.

snail mail

Postal mail as opposed to email.

mail order

A system where goods are ordered and delivered through the mail.

postage

The charge for sending mail.

mailbox

A receptacle for receiving mail.

courier

A person or service that delivers messages or parcels.

Snail mail

I prefer snail mail over email for personal letters.

Mail it in

I’m going to mail it in for the rest of the semester.