letter box

British  

noun

1. 1. a slot, usually covered with a hinged flap, through which letters, etc, are delivered to a building

   2. a private box into which letters, etc, are delivered

2. Also called: postbox.  a public box into which letters, etc, are put for collection and delivery

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Example Sentences

Mr Pearson recommended sealing gaps around skirting boards, letter boxes and even light fittings.

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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.

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The front gate and wall on the property is all that has survived untouched, with intact mail still in the letter box.

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"Post it in the letter box, leave it by the front door, do whatever you want but give it back to me," he added.

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After repeated attempts to contact her, they found her when they peered through the letter box of her Woking flat.

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