mailing

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noun

mail·​ing ˈmā-liŋ How to pronounce mailing (audio)
Synonyms of mailingnext
: mail sent at one time to multiple addressees by a sender (as for promotional purposes)

mailing

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present participle of mail entry 2

Examples of mailing in a Sentence

Noun Get the check ready for mailing and take it to the post office. The charity sent out several mailings to everyone on its mailing list.
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Noun
The Dollywood Foundation covers overhead costs while local community partners fundraise to cover the cost of mailing and the books. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Before accepting outgoing ballot mailings, postal employees would scan the envelopes to confirm their barcodes appear in the federal portal. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 In Franklin, Massachusetts, where the firm opened a major mailing center in 2023, a total of 112 people are slated to be terminated, according to a filing with the New England state’s government. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 Approximately 700 vehicles identified in those mailings are now registered in Maryland, according to the MVA. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mailing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mailing was in 1928

Phrases Containing mailing

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“Mailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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