mailing

¹ American  

[may-ling] / ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

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

   an enthusiastic response to our latest mailing.

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mailing ² American  

[may-ling] / ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /

noun

Scot.

1. a rented farm.

2. the rent paid by a tenant farmer.

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Etymology

Origin of mailing¹

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

Origin of mailing²

First recorded in 1425–75

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Example Sentences

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mailing

It’s a long way from mailing cash to a post office box, which is how hackers originally received ransom payments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

And here’s one rarely considered thought: What am I going to do about my mailing address and phone number?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

With the deadline for mailing out millions of California ballots nearing, Los Angeles County’s top election official welcomed the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Indeed, North Carolina began mailing ballots on September 4, and other states are doing so now.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026

Mother offered one piece to the grouchy woman in exchange for mailing letters and picking up sundries and news when she went to the village.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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