mailer

noun

mail·​er ˈmā-lər How to pronounce mailer (audio)
Synonyms of mailernext
1
: one that mails
2
: a container for mailing something
3
: something (such as an advertisement) sent by mail

Examples of mailer in a Sentence

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Forget the glossy card-stock mailers with distorted images, designed to make your opponent look like an ax murderer. Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 People rightly understand that a single vote and a contribution of $100 is welcome, but a $50,000 donation that could help pay for a few glossy mailers to reach 10,000 voters — that’s gold. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 The city said public outreach about changes will continue through the city’s website, email notifications, social media and inserts in residents’ utility bill mailers. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Georgia’s 9th Congressional District race heats up with mailer against Andrew Clyde. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mailer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mailer was circa 1890

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“Mailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

Mai·​ler ˈmā-lər How to pronounce Mailer (audio)
Norman 1923–2007 American author

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