junk mail

noun

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

Examples of junk mail in a Sentence

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Get rid of paper piles: receipts, junk mail, bags, and kids’ schoolwork. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 Even if the related email lands in junk mail, the calendar event can still appear on your device. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Take 10 minutes to recycle junk mail, shred outdated documents, or organize important papers into files. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026 Junk Mail and Coupons Speaking of piles of paper, be sure to deal with your junk mail, too. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 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 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

junk mail

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

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