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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Her face appeared on the flip side of campaign mailers sent out by Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, who is running unopposed in the May primary. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 In recent weeks, residents of Sand Springs have been approached with dueling messages about the data center, including mailers against the recall effort. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026 In addition, Alfonso has received help with ads and mailers from a super PAC, the Northwoods Future PAC, that is funded with $1 million from Duffy’s former campaign committee. Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026 Such sums can drive voter attention as dollars turn into television commercials, mailers and billboards, Kang said. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

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

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