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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But the parcel never arrived - until Friday when it dropped through the letter box with a message from Royal Mail apologising "for any inconvenience caused".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
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
No one came to the door, so I scribbled a note on a scrap of paper and shoved it through the letter box.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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