mailer

noun

mail·​er ˈmā-lər How to pronounce mailer (audio)
1
: one that mails
2
: a container for mailing something
3
: something (such as an advertisement) sent by mail

Examples of mailer in a Sentence

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The mailer is from the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee, meant to help elect Republicans to the Florida House. Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024 The mailer is false because the proposal would allow the Legislature to increase the number of marijuana operators in the state, the lawsuit alleged. Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024 Upcycled Mylar bubble mailers can be taped together to create an insulating compost blanket. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 The press release said that the bracelets were included in 50,000 of the mailers. Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mailer 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mailer was circa 1890

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“Mailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

Mai·​ler ˈmā-lər How to pronounce Mailer (audio)
Norman 1923–2007 American author

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