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letterboxA slot in a door through which mail is delivered

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A slot in a door through which mail is delivered

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈletərˌbɑːks/

Example Sentences

  • The cat got stuck trying to squeeze through the letterbox.
  • Please check the letterbox for any important mail.
  • The pizza delivery guy tried to fit the pizza through the letterbox.

letterbox

NOUN

[/ˈletərˌbɑːks/]

A slot in a door through which mail is delivered

a friendly mail carrier carefully slides colorful envelopes through a rectangular metal slot built into the front door. The mail carrier holds several letters in one hand while pushing them through the opening with the other. The letters disappear through the slot and fall to the floor inside the house. A curious cat on the other side of the door watches the mail drop down and land on the welcome mat. A homeowner approaches from inside to collect the freshly delivered mail from the floor.  a slot in a door through which mail is delivered
💡 Concept

a friendly mail carrier carefully slides colorful envelopes through a rectangular metal slot built into the front door. The mail carrier holds several letters in one hand while pushing them through the opening with the other. The letters disappear through the slot and fall to the floor inside the house. A curious cat on the other side of the door watches the mail drop down and land on the welcome mat. A homeowner approaches from inside to collect the freshly delivered mail from the floor. a slot in a door through which mail is delivered

A letter through the letterbox is always better!
🎵 Rhyme

A letter through the letterbox is always better!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈletərˌbɑːks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈletəbɒks/

🌳Etymology

Rootletter + box

🎵Rhyme

letterbettersetter
letter
better
setter

🔗Collocations

post through the letterbox
red letterbox
letterbox flap
empty the letterbox
nearest letterbox

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat got stuck trying to squeeze through the letterbox.

Please check the letterbox for any important mail.

😄 Fun example

The pizza delivery guy tried to fit the pizza through the letterbox.

I walked to the corner letterbox to mail my job application.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mailboxpostboxmail slotpost slot

Related

mailpostdeliverypostmancorrespondence

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