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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Ruark has spent the past 15 years building a career in higher education communications, particularly in direct mail. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2025 The client’s initial attempt at voter registration relied on thousands of dollars in direct mail campaigning. Sam Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 That early engagement, followed by coordinated email, SMS, phone calls and direct mail outreach, helped ease the transition and build excitement. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Data, strategy, media, creative, SEO, direct mail, UX, in-store activations, partnerships and sponsorships — the list is ever-changing. Tim Maleeny, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

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