letter box
Britishnoun
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a slot, usually covered with a hinged flap, through which letters, etc, are delivered to a building
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a private box into which letters, etc, are delivered
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Also called: postbox. a public box into which letters, etc, are put for collection and delivery
Example Sentences
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When letters and bank cards mysteriously started popping through his letter box, Paul Harrison grew increasingly worried somebody was trying to steal his identity.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
Funds would need at least two full-time staff in the bloc to avoid becoming a "letter box" company.
From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2021
While I was starting dinner, Liz went into my room, stole the letter box, and turned on the fireplace.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2020
The Amazon drone shot this contact-free through my letter box this morning.
From The Guardian • Jun. 24, 2020
What have I done to get an oldplaying card in my letter box with strange addresses scrawled on it?
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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