mailbag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail.
  2. A smaller bag, slung from the shoulder, used by a mail carrier during the delivery of mail.
  3. The correspondence received by a publishing entity such as a magazine or website.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/

Word forms

mailbag mailbags mail bag

Etymology

From mail + bag.

Synonyms

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