mailbag

[meyl-bag]

noun

1. a large bag used by mail carriers for carrying mail, usually equipped with a shoulder strap.

2. a large bag or pouch used in transporting mail in bulk from general post offices to branch offices, from city to city, etc.

mailbag

/ ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ /

noun

1. a large bag used for transporting or delivering mail

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailbag¹

First recorded in 1805–15; mail ¹ + bag

Example Sentences

Those are questions tackled in our latest Seahawks Twitter/X mailbag with questions lightly edited for clarity.

From Seattle Times

Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line.

From Seattle Times

Let’s address those questions in our latest Seahawks Twitter/X mailbag with questions lightly edited for clarity.

From Seattle Times

The mailbag returns for its now bi-weekly appearance in the rejuvenated Sunday baseball section.

From Seattle Times

To show my appreciation, I’m going to sift through the January mailbag and take the person who sends me the best idea to dinner.

From Los Angeles Times