Mail — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈmāl/

Meaning & Definition of Mail

Mail (noun)

  1. material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system; also, similar material distributed within an organization
  2. email
  3. a conveyance that transports mail
  4. armor made of metal links or sometimes plates
  5. a hard enclosing covering of an animal (such as a tortoise)
  6. payment, rent

Mail (verb)

  1. to send by mail, post

Mail (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system

    "began receiving lots of mail after he became known as a frequent donor to charities"

    similar: correspondence, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail
    related: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Mail (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to send through the postal system

    "if you don't mail that letter soon, it's going to arrive late"

    similar: post
    related: airmail, frank, address, consign, direct, dispatch, forward, remit, route, ship, transmit, transport, register
    near: get, receive

Related Entry: Mail carrier (noun)

Mail carrier is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for mail carrier, not for mail.

  1. a person who delivers mail

    "we always give our faithful mail carrier a special card for Christmas"

    similar: letter carrier, mailman, postie (British), postman
    related: courier, messenger, postmaster, postmistress

Related Entry: Mail carriers (noun)

Mail carriers is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for mail carriers, not for mail.

  1. a person who delivers mail

    "we always give our faithful mail carrier a special card for Christmas"

    similar: letter carriers, mailmen, posties (British), postmen
    related: couriers, messengers, postmasters, postmistresses

Related Entry: Snail mail (noun)

Snail mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for snail mail, not for mail.

  1. communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system

    "even though she has an e-mail account, she still prefers to send snail mail"

    similar: correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British)
    related: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: Certified mail (noun)

Certified mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for certified mail, not for mail.

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: Direct mail (noun)

Direct mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for direct mail, not for mail.

  1. as in mailer, junk mail

    similar: junk mail, mailer, airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: E-mail (verb)

E-mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for e-mail, not for mail.

  1. as in telegraph, airmail

    similar: airmail, telegraph, communicate, intercommunicate, mail, post, correspond, write, answer, reply

Related Entry: E-mail (noun)

E-mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for e-mail, not for mail.

  1. as in mail, card

    similar: airmail, card, electronic mail, junk mail, mail, postal card, postcard, billet-doux, open letter, communication, report, dispatch, epistle, letter, memo, memorandum, missive, note, encyclical

Related Entry: Electronic mail (noun)

Electronic mail is a different word from Mail. The synonyms below are for electronic mail, not for mail.

  1. as in card, mail

    similar: airmail, card, e-mail, junk mail, mail, postal card, postcard, billet-doux, open letter, communication, report, dispatch, epistle, letter, memo, memorandum, missive, note, encyclical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mail

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mail:

Chiefly British: post
correspondence, matter, parcel post, snail mail

Related Words for Mail

airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment, frank, address, consign, direct, forward, remit

Near Antonyms of Mail

get, receive

Word Forms of Mail

Inflections: mailed, mailing, mails

Derived words: mailability (noun), mailable (adjective), mailed (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Mail

Middle English male, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German malaha bag

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mail

Words & Phrases Containing Mail

mail carrier, mail drop, mail order, mail-order catalog, mail room, certified mail

Frequently Asked Questions about Mail

What does "Mail" mean?

"Mail" means material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system; also, similar material distributed within an organization. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system; also, similar material distributed within an organization. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mail"?

Other words for "Mail" include correspondence, matter, parcel post, post and snail mail. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mail" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mail"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mail". Common alternatives include correspondence, matter, parcel post, post and snail mail.

How do you use "Mail" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mail" in a sentence: "began receiving lots of mail after he became known as a frequent donor to charities"; "if you don't mail that letter soon, it's going to arrive late".

Is "Mail" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mail" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Mail" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Mail" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Mail"?

"Mail" is pronounced /ˈmāl/.

What is the origin of the word "Mail"?

"Mail" comes from Middle English male, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German malaha bag. First known use: 13th century.