registered mail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of registered mail
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Use certified mail, registered mail, or an approved private delivery service like FedEx or UPS, not labels from self-service kiosks or postage meters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Angelina Gonsalves answered the doorbell to find her longtime letter carrier standing in front of her, with registered mail in his hand.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2022
The certificates, along with other official papers, are sent by registered mail to various officials, including the president of the Senate.
From The Guardian • Nov. 9, 2020
Ramsey said he sent the letter to Montalvo registered mail but never received any acknowledgment.
From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2018
“A letter arrived this morning by registered mail, from the firm of Slosser and Bendix, representing guess who?”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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