postbox

[pohst-boks] / ˈpoʊstˌbɒks /

NOUN

letter box

Synonyms

WEAK

letter drop letterbox mail drop mailbox pillar box

Example Sentences

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A thief who took a postbox from a funeral home containing letters to lost loved ones returned it with a heartfelt apology note and £20.

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A postbox which was believed to have been used by Queen Victoria has been unearthed in a Surrey cottage.

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A mystery knitter, known for creating postbox toppers, said she was "truly honoured" to have her work featured on Coronation Street.

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There has been a surge in the popularity of postbox toppers - the knitted or crocheted decorations that sit on top of postboxes.

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Since her death a number of postboxes across the country have been decked out with special woolly tops.

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