Meaning & Definition of word "Mailbox"
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Mailbox
/ˈmeɪl.bɔːks/
noun:
- 1. A box for receiving and collecting mail.
- Example: She checked the mailbox every day to see if she had any letters.
- 2. A public box for receiving outgoing mail, typically installed on the street.
- Example: He dropped the letter in the mailbox on the corner of the street.
- 3. A location on a computer where electronic messages are received.
- Example: I have a new email in my inbox, which is just like a digital mailbox.
Etymology
The word 'mail' is derived from the Old French 'male', meaning 'bag'. The word 'box' is of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
check the mailbox:
To look in the mailbox to see if any mail has arrived.
in the mailbox:
Refers to mail that has been delivered or received.
mailbox money:
Income received from investments, often referred to as passive income.
Related Words
postal service:
An organization that provides mail delivery services.
letter:
A written message sent by mail.
parcel:
A package that is sent through the mail.
Slang Meanings of mailbox
Meaning: Spam folder
Example Sentence: I checked my mailbox, but most of the messages were in the spam folder.
Meaning: Digital inbox
Example Sentence: After a busy day, my mailbox was flooded with emails.