Mailbag

/ˈmeɪl.bæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bag used to transport mail, typically by postal workers.

The postal worker slung the mailbag over her shoulder and started her route.

A collection of letters or correspondence, often used informally to refer to the letters received by a person or organization.

After a long week, he finally sat down to go through his mailbag full of fan letters.

A segment in a radio or podcast program where the presenters read and respond to listener mail.

In today's episode, we'll dive into our mailbag and answer some of your burning questions.

The word 'mail' comes from the Latin 'mala', meaning a bag or sack, combined with 'bag', which came from Middle English 'bagge'.

mailbag day

A day designated for reviewing and responding to amassed correspondence.

in the mailbag

Items that are being sent or received via postal services.

post

The system for sending letters and parcels.

package

An object or collection of objects wrapped and packed for sending.

correspondence

Communication by exchanging letters.

A collection of digital correspondence, often in an informal sense.

Check your mailbag for any fan mail or messages.

A term used in online forums to describe user-submitted questions or topics.

Let's dive into the mailbag and see what our viewers want to know.