mailbag

American

[meyl-bag] / ˈmeɪlˌbæg /

noun

a large bag used by mail carriers for carrying mail, usually equipped with a shoulder strap.
a large bag or pouch used in transporting mail in bulk from general post offices to branch offices, from city to city, etc.

mailbag British

/ ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ /

noun

a large bag used for transporting or delivering mail

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Etymology

Origin of mailbag

First recorded in 1805–15; mail ¹ + bag

Example Sentences

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Penelope hoped Svetlana had not had the burden of dragging the heavy mailbag back to the post office.

From Literature

Cassiopeia let her mailbag slip to the floor.

From Literature

Your letter may be published anonymously in the weekly “Dear Charlie” reader mailbag.

From MarketWatch

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

From MarketWatch

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

From Seattle Times

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