1
: a letter carrier's shoulder bag
2
: a pouch used in the shipment of mail
Examples of mailbag in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Judging by my mailbag, the act of asking for money you are owed for services rendered is one of the most uncomfortable situations people face.
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Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
Brad Biggs addresses concerns in his weekly mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2023
The Pac-12 Hotline mailbag typically publishes each Friday.
—Jon Wilner | , oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2023
To be a part of our mailbag episode, send us a voice memo or voicemail with your questions about Arizona's governor and Legislature, our national politicians, or the upcoming 2024 election.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2023
Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly, except when the mailbag is on vacation.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2023
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s absence Tuesday raised a few eyebrows, and Brad Biggs’ weekly Bears mailbag begins with a question about that situation.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023
So, the mailbag will be back on a regular basis for the season.
—Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022
Another edition of Oregon State mailbag, where readers offer questions/comments and The Oregonian/OregonLive OSU beat reporter Nick Daschel attempts an answer.
—oregonlive, 6 May 2022
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Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
Brad Biggs addresses concerns in his weekly mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2023
The Pac-12 Hotline mailbag typically publishes each Friday.
—Jon Wilner | , oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2023
To be a part of our mailbag episode, send us a voice memo or voicemail with your questions about Arizona's governor and Legislature, our national politicians, or the upcoming 2024 election.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2023
Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly, except when the mailbag is on vacation.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2023
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s absence Tuesday raised a few eyebrows, and Brad Biggs’ weekly Bears mailbag begins with a question about that situation.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023
So, the mailbag will be back on a regular basis for the season.
—Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022
Another edition of Oregon State mailbag, where readers offer questions/comments and The Oregonian/OregonLive OSU beat reporter Nick Daschel attempts an answer.
—oregonlive, 6 May 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Mailbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailbag. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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