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Synonyms of mailbox

7 similar words

Another word for mailbox is letterbox. Other synonyms of mailbox are postbox, USPS blue box, blue box, collection box and post box.

Synonyms and similar words for mailbox

nounA collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this...

  • postbox
  • USPS blue boxSynonym of mailbox; a designated box for outgoing mail found at post offices and on street corners.
  • blue box
  • collection boxA small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

nounA delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.

  • letterboxA collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

nounMore synonyms

  • post boxA box in which post can be left by a sender to be picked up by a courier or postman (postal worker).
  • post-box

Meaning of mailbox

  1. noun A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
  2. noun A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
  3. noun A folder or account for the storage of email; an electronic inbox or mailstore.

Full definition of mailbox

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Questions about synonyms of mailbox

What is another word for mailbox?
Mailbox has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as letterbox, postbox, USPS blue box, blue box, collection box, post box and post-box.
What does mailbox mean?
Mailbox means a collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: mailbox (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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