Mailer

/ˈmeɪ.lər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or thing that sends mail or a type of communication sent through the mail, typically for promotional purposes.
The company hired a mailer to distribute flyers to residents in the area.
A type of envelope or packaging designed for sending mail, especially bulk or promotional items.
We used a sturdy mailer to ensure the fragile items arrived safely.
Software or a service that facilitates the sending of bulk emails, often for marketing purposes.
The marketing team used an email mailer to reach out to their subscriber list.

Etymology

From the word 'mail' + '-er', indicating one who mails.

Common Phrases and Expressions

direct mailer:
A type of advertisement sent directly to a person’s mailbox.
email mailer:
Software or service that sends promotional emails to a list of recipients.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Person who sends spam emails.
He's such a mailer sending junk to everyone's inbox.
A marketing tool for unsolicited promotions.
That mailer just clogged up my inbox with ads.