junk mail

noun

: unsolicited mail that consists mainly of promotional materials, catalogs, and requests for donations

Examples of junk mail in a Sentence

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Recycle the junk mail and put bills and other forms that require attention in your home office or desk area. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 17 June 2025 Unwanted contact: Marketers and scammers can use your address to send junk mail or phishing or brushing scams. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025 Two low-key drawers add pullout storage for anyone who wants to stuff away their junk mail, while the natural wood grain and classic profile make this piece a natural fit for folks with a traditional-with-a-twist style. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for junk mail

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of junk mail was in 1921

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“Junk mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junk%20mail. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

junk mail

noun
: mail that consists mostly of advertising circulars and is often addressed to "occupant" or "resident"

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