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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Welcome Insiders to another weekly mailer with all the industry news that needs digesting. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 Bailey, who moved from Coronado to the Fleetridge area of Point Loma, spent roughly $50,000 on two recent mailers criticizing San Diego leaders for what the mailers said is a variety of mismanagement. Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Common scams involve high-pressure tactics, fake manufacturer affiliations, and official-looking mailers. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026 Last month the Commissioners Court approved $1 million to fund advertisements and mailers detailing the change to prevent people from showing up to the wrong place on election day. Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

Biographical Definition

Mailer

biographical name

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

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