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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The letter box is expected to sell for up to £6,000.
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
The Amazon drone shot this contact-free through my letter box this morning.
From The Guardian • Jun. 24, 2020
I walk on and shudder as I open the letter box.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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