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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The mailer was paid for by Friends of Laura Fine, her state campaign committee, which had $340,180 cash on hand at the end of 2025. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026 According to court filings, investigators began probing corruption in the East Bay in late 2022, after Juarez allegedly failed to pay for political mailers during that fall’s mayoral election that targeted Thao’s opponents. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 Our messaging involves engagement through social media, digital billboards, mailers and support from like-minded individuals. Leslie Hoyle Guerra, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 He's sent out multiple mailers and has an online presence where he's engaged with voters. Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

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

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