direct mail

noun

: printed matter (such as circulars) prepared for soliciting business or contributions and mailed directly to individuals

Examples of direct mail in a Sentence

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Avoid Any Dishonesty About Client Data Collection Business development leaders must prioritize transparency and responsible data use, especially in the direct mail industry. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The argument has been made that elections in March allows Miramar Voters to decide which candidates to support without being bombarded with direct mail pieces, phone calls, radio and TV commercials from County, State and Federal Candidates. Avril K. Cherasard, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025 Key strategies include: • Integrated Direct Mail: Utilize direct mail to drive digital engagement, such as linking to app downloads or social media. William Decourcy, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The days of just focusing on email or direct mail are long gone. Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for direct mail

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of direct mail was circa 1923

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“Direct mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20mail. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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