mail-in

[meyl-in]

adjective

1. conducted or responding by mail.

   a mail-in referendum.

noun

1. something conducted or returned by mail, as a questionnaire or vote.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mail-in¹

adj., noun use of verb phrase mail in

Example Sentences

His voting record shows that he voted by hand-delivered mail-in ballot that day.

From Slate

The warning by state officials to drop off ballots earlier than election day marks a dramatic shift in California, where mail-in voting has become accessible and popular.

From Los Angeles Times

Each election, Page said his agency has referred to prosecutors between 100 to 400 people who attempted to vote twice in previous elections — an incident that occurs most often with individuals who sent in mail-in ballots and also attempted to vote in person.

From Los Angeles Times

Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama — because Colorado allows mail-in ballots.

From Salon

The lawsuit states that federal officials were responding to a complaint made by the relative of a noncitizen who received a mail-in ballot.

From Los Angeles Times