Mailbox

usgb/ˈmeɪlbɑːks/
noun

A box outside your house where letters are delivered.

The postman drops the letters into the mailbox every morning.
Visual representation of "mailbox" - A box outside your house where letters are delivered

Often appears as...

  • check the mailbox
  • open the mailbox
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Physical Object

A mailbox is a tangible container often found near the street; made for receiving physical mail.

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She painted her mailbox red to stand out.
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Personal Address

A mailbox represents a personal address, it's where someone sends items meant specifically for you.

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He sent the wedding invitation to their mailbox.
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Privacy Respect

It's considered private property and a federal offense in many places to tamper with someone's mailbox.

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Tampering with a neighbor's mailbox can lead to serious trouble.
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