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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A red letter box near the office entrance allows members to write messages to their future selves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The letter box was purchased by the seller's grandfather and brought to Surrey in about 1945, according to the auctioneers.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2023
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
It’s a Tuesday evening when I get home from work and pull the mail out of the letter box.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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