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mailing list

noun

Definition of mailing list

1 : a list of names and addresses to which mail is sent
  • a charity's mailing list
2 : a list of names and e-mail addresses to which e-mails are sent by people who are on the list
  • Internet mailing lists

Word by Word Definitions

mailing play

  1. : mail sent at one time to multiple addressees by a sender (as for promotional purposes)

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list play

  1. : a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)

  2. : an official roster : roll

  3. : catalog, checklist

  1. : to make a list of : enumerate

  2. : to include on a list : register

  3. : to place (oneself) in a specified category

  1. : to tilt to one side

  2. : to cause to list

  1. : a deviation from the vertical : tilt

  1. : a band or strip of material: such as

  2. : listel

  3. : selvage

  1. : to cut away a narrow strip from the edge of

  2. : to prepare or plant (land) in ridges and furrows with a lister

  1. : please, suit

  2. : wish, choose

  1. : inclination, craving

  1. : listen

  2. : to listen to : hear

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  1. Spanish Central: Translation of mailing list

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