in care of — used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈkɛr ʌv/
Example Sentences
- I sent my resume to Jane Doe in care of the HR department because I forgot her exact office number.
- My grandmother always sends birthday money to me in care of my parents because she doesn't trust my roommates.
- Please send all fan mail in care of my agent - I don't want strangers knowing my home address!
in care of
PREPOSITION[/ɪn ˈkɛr ʌv/]
used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
The package was addressed in care of his neighbor while he was traveling.
The bear handles mail with tender care, in care of!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'in care of' developed from the Latin root 'cura' (care, concern, guardianship), which entered English as 'care'. The phrase became standardized in postal systems from the 19th century onward to indicate that mail should be delivered to a person under another person's guardianship or at their address.
Breakdown
in (preposition indicating location/state) + care (from Latin cura, meaning care or guardianship) + of (preposition showing possession or relationship)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I sent my resume to Jane Doe in care of the HR department because I forgot her exact office number.”
“My grandmother always sends birthday money to me in care of my parents because she doesn't trust my roommates.”
“Please send all fan mail in care of my agent - I don't want strangers knowing my home address!”
“The college student had all packages delivered in care of the dormitory front desk.”
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