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post boxes

post boxes is the plural of post box.

Meaning of post box

Noun

post box (plural post boxes)

  1. (postal) A box in which post can be left by a sender to be picked up by a courier or postman (postal worker).
    • Would you take these letters down to the post box please – they've already got stamps.
    Synonyms:
    letterbox, mailbox
  2. A box or slot into which a courier or postal worker puts letters for a recipient to collect.
    Synonyms:
    letterbox, mailbox

Questions about post boxes

What is post boxes the plural of?
Post boxes is the plural of post box.

Words near post boxes in the dictionary

  1. post and pair
  2. post baccalaureate
  3. post bag
  4. post bags
  5. post box
  6. post boxes
  7. post boy
  8. post boys
  9. post captain
  10. post captains
  11. post card

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