mailing list

American

noun

a list of addresses to which mail, especially advertisements, can be sent.
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.
  
  the early American history mailing list.

mailing list British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mailing list

1905–10

Example Sentences

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She bought two coasters I was selling for $1 each and asked for my email address so she could add me to the store’s mailing list.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

A retired military service guy was on my mailing list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The company had to immediately launch an independent website, reconstruct its mailing list from scratch—the release of its data, along with $20 million in endowment funds, is still being litigated—and sell tickets for its shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Some residents asked to be put on a mailing list to stay updated.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Every weekday he sends a message out to his mailing list.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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