Synonyms for

Mailbox

Verb / ˈmeɪˌlbɑ:ks / Another word for mailbox — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A mailbox is a container where letters and parcels are left to be collected and sent out.

Synonyms & similar words

letterbox postbox letterbox postbox dropbox maildrop letter-receiver

Synonyms by register

Formal

correspondence receptacle mail receptacle postal receptacle

Informal

in-box letterbox

Literary

missive holder epistle box

Common collocations

  • check the mailbox
  • empty the mailbox
  • mail in the mailbox
  • deliver to the mailbox
  • open the mailbox
  • mailbox key
  • mailbox flag

Word family

noun mailbox

Usage note

While 'letterbox' is a common synonym, it is more frequently used in British English. 'Mailbox' is the standard term in American English.

Example sentences

  1. I saw the mailman put a letter in the mailbox.
  2. I checked the mailbox every day for a week.
  3. My mailbox is painted blue.
  4. The mailbox is full of letters.
  5. I wrote a letter and put it in the mailbox.

Quotes

  • Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.
  • The mailbox is my personal baseball shrine.
  • I'm always getting letters from people I don't know.

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