mailing

¹

[mey-ling]

noun

1. a batch of mail, as of form letters, catalogs, or monthly statements, sent by a mailer mail mailer at one time.

   an enthusiastic response to our latest mailing.

mailing

²

[mey-ling]

noun

Scot.

1. a rented farm.

2. the rent paid by a tenant farmer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailing¹

First recorded in 1945–50; mail ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of mailing²

First recorded in 1425–75

Example Sentences

Our holiday preview has everything you need, no shopping, mailing, inviting or cooking required.

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Poshmark makes selling and shipping clothes and small household items practically as easy as slapping on a prepaid mailing label.

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“I think mailing ballots to every voter is also helpful; it used to be that you had to request a ballot to be mailed to you.”

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Ground Game LA has alleged that the reporters tried to assume control of the site, claiming they improperly took and used its trademarked name, its mailing list and other materials.

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After mailing in the requested IRS form, he was told he wouldn’t be notified when his account status changed.

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