mailbag
A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mailA strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail.
» Included in the printed matter category is what is called 'special mailbag printed matter'.
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3 sensesA strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail.
pouch used in the shipment of mail
A smaller bag, slung from the shoulder, used by a mail carrier during the delivery of mail.
letter carrier's shoulder bag
(broadly, figuratively)The correspondence received by a publishing entity such as a magazine or website.
In our mailbag this month, we've got no less than 12 letters from those of you who think that Jones should not have been benched.
Examples
2 sentencesIncluded in the printed matter category is what is called 'special mailbag printed matter'.
A mailbag from a single sender addressed to one recipient, as the name suggests, is for delivering a bag of printed matter.
Origin
From mail + bag.From mail + bag.
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Forms
plural: mailbagsSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsSee also
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