"mailbox" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmeɪl.bɑks/ Forms: mailboxes [plural]
Etymology: mail + box Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mail|box}} mail + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} mailbox (plural mailboxes)
  1. (chiefly US) A box into which mail is placed.
    A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
    Tags: US Categories (topical): Post Synonyms: letterbox
    Sense id: en-mailbox-en-noun-Bagp3naY Disambiguation of Post: 40 40 20 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 36 29 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 36 34 29
  2. (chiefly US) A box into which mail is placed.
    A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
    Tags: US Categories (topical): Post Synonyms: letterbox
    Sense id: en-mailbox-en-noun-uq8J5XRM Disambiguation of Post: 40 40 20 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 36 29 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 36 34 29
  3. (computing) A folder or account for the storage of email; an electronic inbox or mailstore. Categories (topical): Computing, Post
    Sense id: en-mailbox-en-noun-8PeSWZLS Disambiguation of Post: 40 40 20 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 36 29 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 36 34 29 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: post box, post-box, postbox, mail-box, mail box Derived forms: e-mailbox, mailbox company, mailbox rule, voice mailbox Related terms: voicemailbox

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Alternative forms

Download JSON data for mailbox meaning in All languages combined (4.7kB)

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