mailbag

[meyl-bag]

noun

1. a large bag used by mail carriers for carrying mail, usually equipped with a shoulder strap.

2. a large bag or pouch used in transporting mail in bulk from general post offices to branch offices, from city to city, etc.

mailbag

/ ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ /

noun

1. a large bag used for transporting or delivering mail

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailbag¹

First recorded in 1805–15; mail ¹ + bag

Example Sentences

Your letter may be published anonymously in Friday’s “Dear Charlie” reader mailbag.

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Those are questions tackled in our latest Seahawks Twitter/X mailbag with questions lightly edited for clarity.

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Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line.

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Let’s address those questions in our latest Seahawks Twitter/X mailbag with questions lightly edited for clarity.

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The mailbag returns for its now bi-weekly appearance in the rejuvenated Sunday baseball section.

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