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Letter box
01
a small opening in a door or wall through which mail is delivered to a building
Dialect
British
British
Examples
I always look forward to checking the letter box for surprise mail.
The mail carrier slipped the letters through the letter box with a swift motion.
02
a box usually found near someone's home, where postal workers drop off mail for the recipient to collect
DialectBritish
British
Examples
Tom checked the letter box daily, eagerly awaiting news from his family abroad.
Emily found a small package in the letter box, surprised by the unexpected delivery.
03
a box available to the public, with a slot where mail can be put for pickup by postal workers
DialectBritish
BritishExamples
Sarah walked to the corner to post her letter in the nearest letter box.
John noticed that the letter box was overflowing with mail, indicating that the postman had n't collected it yet.
04
a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for
