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mailing address

American

[mey-ling uh-dres, ad-res] / ˈmeɪ lɪŋ əˌdrɛs, ˌæd rɛs /

noun

the address at which a person receives physical mail, whether at the street address of a home or business, or at a post office box or other location.

Etymology

Origin of mailing address

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Related: ‘I’m part of a blended family that didn’t blend well’: My stepsister added her mailing address to our mother’s bank account.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Verify that your correct email address, phone number and mailing address are listed.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

All three used the same Sunrise mailing address.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

A company called Cash ATM Services that has the same mailing address as Bitcoin ATM Services was registered.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2023

“Richard shipped out yesterday, and I don’t even know where he’s going. They just gave him a numbered mailing address that doesn’t tell me anything.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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