Pronunciation: /meɪl/
noun letters, packages, and parcels that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system
A1 I received a letter in the mail today.
A2 She forgot to check her mail for a few days.
B1 I prefer to send important documents through registered mail.
B2 The package was lost in the mail and never reached its destination.
C1 The company has a dedicated team to handle incoming and outgoing mail.
C2 The mailroom supervisor is responsible for sorting and distributing all mail within the office.
verb to send (a letter or package) by post
A1 I mail letters to my grandmother every week.
A2 She mailed the package yesterday and it should arrive soon.
B1 I need to mail these documents to the embassy for my visa application.
B2 The company mails out monthly newsletters to all its subscribers.
C1 After the meeting, I will mail you the detailed report for your review.
C2 The lawyer mailed the contract to the client for their signature.
formal Please ensure to send the documents via mail for official records.
informal Hey, did you get my mail about the party this weekend?
slang I'll shoot you a quick mail with the details.
figurative Her words were like poison in his mailbox, a toxic mail he couldn't escape.
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