mailing

¹ American  

[mey-ling] / ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /

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.

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mailing ² American  

[mey-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

Example Sentences

“You should never be mailing your ballot on election day,” Purcell told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A crossing guard is making $14,000 a month mailing out her musings from the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Related: ‘I’m part of a blended family that didn’t blend well’: My stepsister added her mailing address to our mother’s bank account.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“We as communities have stepped up, especially moms. We’re part of mailing lists, we’re part of big, organized groups,” she said.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

“I wanted to thank you for mailing my letter.”

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett