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Mailbox
Meaning
Noun
●
In American English & Post:
A
box
into which
mail
is put.
A
collection
point for
mail
intended
for
onward
delivery
, a
secure
box
or
receptacle
for this purpose.
A
delivery
point for
mail
, a
box
,
compartment
or
slot
for this purpose.
●
In Computing & Post:
A
folder
or
account for
the
storage
of
email
; an
electronic
inbox
or mailstore.
Sourced from
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Origin
mailbox
English
box
English
box
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mail
English
maille
Middle English (1100-1500)
maille
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
macula
Latin
mal
Middle English (1100-1500)
male
Anglo-Norman
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Letterbox
Post-Box
Postbox
Mail-Box
Post Box
Mail Box
Related
Inbox
Mail
Email
Folder
Postbox
Box
Garage
File
Address
Emails
Parcel
Gmail
Page
Directory
Server
Card
Voicemail
Office
Locker
Database
Refrigerator
Phone
Computer
Folders
Url
Password
Mailing
Wallet
App
Ticket
Mails
Login
Printer
Suitcase
Desk
Account
Envelope
Username
Letter Box
Recycling Bin
Post Office
Email Address
Filing Cabinet
Trash Bin
Shopping Cart
Po Box
Phone Number
Garage Door
Shipping Container
Bank Account
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