mailer
noun
mailer
1 American
[mey-ler]
/ ˈmeɪ lər /
noun
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a container, as a mailing tube or protective envelope, for mailing papers, books, merchandise, etc.
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an advertising brochure, form letter, or the like, sent out in the mail.
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Archaic. a mailboat.
Mailer
2
American
[mey-ler]
/ ˈmeɪ lər /
noun
mailer
1
British
/ ˈmeɪlə /
noun
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a person who addresses or mails letters, etc
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a machine used for stamping and addressing mail
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a container for mailing things
Mailer
2
British
/ ˈmeɪlə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of mailer
Example Sentences
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Judge Michael J. Truncale agreed with Exxon Mobil, concluding that the campaign mailer was “not within Bonta’s scope of employment.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Shiroma pays them $2 per packet, which cuts into her normal profit of $6.70 per mailer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Krekorian was not aware of the mailer when he chose to support the motion, his spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
“We need a councilmember with the integrity and experience to move our district forward — a leader who will increase transparency and stand up to corruption and racism,” Santiago’s campaign said in the mailer.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
A white FedEx mailer was sitting on my bunk.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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