letterbox
Translation
mailbox
Examples
The postman put the mail in the letterbox.
The mailman put the mail in the mailbox.
Please post this in the red letterbox on the corner.
Please mail this in the red mailbox on the corner.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) letterbox a box for mail The mail is in the letterbox.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postbox (public), mailbox (US)
Etymology
A compound word from 'letter' and 'box'. Literally a box for letters. In the US, 'mailbox' is more common.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the British English equivalent of 'mailbox'.