Mailbag
noun
A bag used for carrying mail.
The postman delivered a full mailbag to the office.
Usage tips
Neutral
mailbag of letters, delivery mailbag, postal mailbag
noun
A collection of questions or opinions sent to a media outlet, often published in response columns.
The magazine featured a mailbag section where readers could share their thoughts.
Usage tips
Informal
reader mailbag, publication mailbag, magazine mailbag
noun
A bag used for carrying mail.
The postman delivered a full mailbag to the office.
Usage tips
Neutral
mailbag of letters, delivery mailbag, postal mailbag
noun
A collection of questions or opinions sent to a media outlet, often published in response columns.
The magazine featured a mailbag section where readers could share their thoughts.
Usage tips
Informal
reader mailbag, publication mailbag, magazine mailbag
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
'Mailbag' is often used in a straightforward context when referring to mail delivery.
The mailman carried his mailbag on his shoulder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Mailbag' can also refer to a collection of reader questions or correspondence.
The editor published responses from the mailbag in the next issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding how 'mailbag' can signify both a physical object and a metaphor enriches comprehension.
In discussions, clarify if referring to mail physically or metaphorically.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
'Mailbag' is often used in a straightforward context when referring to mail delivery.
The mailman carried his mailbag on his shoulder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Mailbag' can also refer to a collection of reader questions or correspondence.
The editor published responses from the mailbag in the next issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding how 'mailbag' can signify both a physical object and a metaphor enriches comprehension.
In discussions, clarify if referring to mail physically or metaphorically.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Use
'Mailbag' is often used in a straightforward context when referring to mail delivery.
The mailman carried his mailbag on his shoulder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Mailbag' can also refer to a collection of reader questions or correspondence.
The editor published responses from the mailbag in the next issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Understanding how 'mailbag' can signify both a physical object and a metaphor enriches comprehension.
In discussions, clarify if referring to mail physically or metaphorically.
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