mailbag
ˈmeɪlbæɡ
mailbag: large bag used for transporting mail
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Definition of mailbag - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
transportationlarge bag used for transporting mail
  • The mailbag was full of letters and packages.
postbag
2.
communicationUScollection of correspondence received by an entityUS
  • The magazine's mailbag was overflowing with reader letters.
postbag
3.
deliveryRareUSshoulder bag for delivering mailRareUS
  • The postman carried a mailbag on his route.
postbag
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Images of mailbag

  • mailbag: large bag used for transporting mail
    large bag used for transporting mail
  • mailbag: collection of correspondence received by an entity
    collection of correspondence received by an entity
  • mailbag: shoulder bag for delivering mail
    shoulder bag for delivering mail

Origin of mailbag

English, mail (post) + bag (sack)

Examples of mailbag in a sentence

  • A mailbag was left unattended at the station.
  • The politician's mailbag was filled with letters from constituents.
  • The company's mailbag included numerous customer feedback forms.
  • He slung the mailbag over his shoulder.
  • The mailbag was full of letters and packages.

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  1. French:sac postal, courrier, ...
  2. German:Posttasche, Postbeutel, ...
  3. Italian:sacca postale, sacco postale, ...
  4. Spanish:saca de correos, buzón, ...
  5. Portuguese:saco de correio, correspondência, ...
  6. Chinese:邮袋, 信件袋, ...
  7. Japanese:郵袋, 郵便鞄, ...
  8. Arabic:حَقيبة البَريد, بَريد القُرّاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:שַׂק דּוֹאַר, דּוֹאַר קוֹרְאִים, ...
  10. Russian:почтовая сумка, почтовый мешок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поштова сумка, ...
  12. Hindi:डाक थैला, पत्रों का संग्रह, ...
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