The mailbox
Example: The mailbox contains letters and packages
Definition
"The mailbox" is a container, typically located outside a home or building, designed to receive and hold incoming mail such as letters and packages until collected by the recipient.
Etymology
The term "the mailbox" combines "mail," originating from the Middle English word 'male' meaning bag or pouch for letters, and "box," from Old English 'box,' referring to a container. Together, they describe a box for holding mail, a concept that became widespread with the growth of postal services.
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"The mailbox" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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