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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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
It turned out to be nothing so odd: it was the similarly pronounced boîte aux lettres, letter box.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2020
He peeked out through the letter box and, oh happy coincidence, there was a pair of goggled eyes peeking right back at him.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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