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mailing

noun

Simple meaning

An act of sending mail.

Pronunciation

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mayling

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmeɪlɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. An act of sending mail.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
General English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: An act of sending mail.

Used this way, mailing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use mailing

  • “The postmark indicates the time of mailing.”noun
  • “The candidate sent out three large mailings.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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mailing listmailing addressmailing labeldirect mailingmass mailingelectronic mailingmailing costsmailing piece

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • mailverbBase word

    Send via the postal service.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • mailernounPerson or profession

    United States writer (born in 1923).

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • mailing addressnounCompound term

    The address where a person or organization can be communicated with.

  • mailing-cardnounCompound term

    A card for sending messages by post without an envelope.

  • mailing listnounCompound term

    A list of names and addresses to which advertising material is mailed.

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