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 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 turned out to be nothing so odd: it was the similarly pronounced boîte aux lettres, letter box.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2020
I wonder which card will end up in my letter box next.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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