letterbox

Example Sentences

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Dunn said he does not know his neighbour well, but she popped a thank you card through his letterbox which he said we a "nice gesture".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Nitu Sharma and Jaspreet Singh get many leaflets for takeaways through their letterbox.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"The door must have been locked or broken as I couldn't get in, but I tried banging on the door and shouting through the letterbox to try and distract the dog."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Many adoptive parents agree the current "letterbox" system of contact is not effective.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

We went on standing in front of the door of the suite, and I noticed that the daily paper was still thrust through the letterbox.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier