letter drop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of letter drop
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“One of the most everyday and ordinary things you can do is buy stamps, mail a letter, drop a package off,” Mr. Bey said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2019
Thomas: I was similarly unmoved by the Bateses’ simultaneous letter drop.
From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2013
He founded WikiLeaks in 2006, creating a web-based "dead letter drop" for would-be leakers.
From Reuters ● Dec. 7, 2010
Then his expression changed, and a few moments afterward he let the letter drop and sat very still.
From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold
Valmai's trembling voice failed, and letting the letter drop, she covered her face with her hands and burst into a flood of tears, as she realised that her best friend had slipped away from her.
From By Berwen Banks by Raine, Allen
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