mailing

noun

mail·​ing ˈmā-liŋ 

: mail sent at one time to multiple addressees by a sender (as for promotional purposes)

Examples of mailing in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The government’s mailing of Covid stimulus checks is a good example. —William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

The homelessness nonprofit has been leading voter registration drives at its locations in recent months but doesn't offer mailing services at its sites. —Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024

In it, the company recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Christmas Day on Dec. 25 in the contiguous United States, detailing that USPS Ground Advantage service and First-Class Mail service mailings must be sent by Dec. 18. —Nicholas Rice, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

By mail: The state department encourages voters to mail in their ballots at least two weeks before Election Day to avoid potential mailing delays. —Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mailing

• mailing address
• mailing label
• mailing list
• self-mailing