mailing list

noun

1. a list of addresses to which mail, especially advertisements, can be sent.
2. Computers.
   1. a list of email addresses to which messages, usually on a specific topic, are sent.
   2. an online discussion group whose messages are distributed to subscribers through email: Compare list server.

      the early American history mailing list.

mailing list

noun

1. a register of names and addresses to which advertising matter, etc, is sent by post or electronic mail

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailing list¹

1905–10

Example Sentences

Sign up to join the Kensington Presents mailing list for an invite to the next event.

From The Daily Beast

This led to a mailing list that grew from the initial 350 to hundreds of thousands by 1995.

From The Daily Beast

Paul began his campaign, as Slate's Dave Weigel put it, “as a fringe candidate with a mailing list.”

From The Daily Beast

The Office maintains a mailing list, and application for publications should be directed to the Director.

From Project Gutenberg

Application for these publications are best made to the Bureau and handled from its mailing list.

From Project Gutenberg

The Bureau will add a library to its mailing list upon application.

From Project Gutenberg

You will be kept informed through our Newsletters (you are on the mailing list), addenda and revisions to the Manual.

From Project Gutenberg

Our membership at present is 621 according to my present mailing list which has been corrected to paid-up members.

From Project Gutenberg