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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Indiana Republicans issued attack mailers targeting Rainwater, signaling some concern that the Libertarian might cut into Braun's performance on Election Day. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024 The mailer went on to praise Republican congressional candidate Orlando Sonza. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024 For now, only the 24-piece Spice Village (sold both as a set and piecemeal) is available—no month-to-month mailer subscription needed. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 In addition to the presidential candidates’ omnipresence, voters in the state are bombarded by mailers, ads on television, radio and social media, and canvassers knocking on their doors. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 28 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

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

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