Meaning & Definition of Mail in English
English⟶
/mel/
noun
1. The bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
synonym:
2. The system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
- "The mail handles billions of items every day"
- "He works for the united states mail service"
- "In england they call mail `the post'"
synonym:
- mail,
- mail service,
- postal service,
- post
3. A conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
synonym:
4. Any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered
- "Your mail is on the table"
- "Is there any post for me?"
- "She was opening her post"
synonym:
- mail,
- post
5. (middle ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
synonym:
- chain mail,
- ring mail,
- mail,
- chain armor,
- chain armour,
- ring armor,
- ring armour
verb
1. Send via the postal service
- "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"
synonym:
- mail,
- get off
2. Cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
- "Send me your latest results"
- "I'll mail you the paper when it's written"
synonym:
- mail,
- post,
- send
Examples of using
Have you read your mail yet?
The railroad isn't to blame for the slowness of the mail.
Tom entered the office carrying an armload of mail.