Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for mailbox. Search instead for mailboxes.
Definitions

mailbox

[meyl-boks] / ˈmeɪlˌbɒks /


NOUN
mail drop
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

We left a letter in her mailbox with our contact details, but she did not respond.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But the cigars remain as do the memories, which are rekindled by the letters and autograph requests that still arrive regularly in the mailbox.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Make sure to see the envelope handstamped with the postmark instead of tossing the letter in the mailbox, O’Saben added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It looks like four skyscrapers and a mailbox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

On Monday morning I found two envelopes in my mailbox: one from Henry, the other from Julian.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "mailbox" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com