letter box

letter box

n1. a. a slot, usually covered with a hinged flap, through which letters, etc, are delivered to a buildingb. a private box into which letters, etc, are delivered2. Also called: postbox a public box into which letters, etc, are put for collection and delivery

let′ter box`

n. a public or private mailbox. [1765–75]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	letter box - a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called forPO Box, POB, Post-Office box, call boxcompartment - a space into which an area is subdivided
	2.	letter box - public box for deposit of mail postbox, mailboxmaildrop - a drop where mail can be depositedpillar box - a red pillar-shaped letter box
	3.	letter box - a private box for delivery of mail mailboxbox - a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"

Translations

casella per letterecassetta postale