as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
even though she has an e-mail account, she still prefers to send snail mail
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Uncommon Goods Grandparent Pen Pal Set Bring back the fun of receiving snail mail with this unique grandparent pen pal set.
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Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Send a little snail mail love with this straightforward stationery template.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
Today, the reaction to, and resolution of, mistakes happens a lot more quickly as the use of facsimile and snail mail have been replaced by email and algorithm.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Many people like to opt out of snail mail, but paper mail can also include your tax documents.
—Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2023
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Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Send a little snail mail love with this straightforward stationery template.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
Today, the reaction to, and resolution of, mistakes happens a lot more quickly as the use of facsimile and snail mail have been replaced by email and algorithm.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Many people like to opt out of snail mail, but paper mail can also include your tax documents.
—Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2023
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“Snail mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snail%20mail. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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