Definition

A person or thing that sends or prepares mail, or a container used to hold items for mailing.

Example

The mailer arrived at the post office with a stack of letters to send.

Conversation

Did you get that mailer I sent you last week?

Yeah, I loved the information inside!

I thought it was a great way to showcase the event.

Definitely! It really caught my attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mailer → It is formed from "mail" (from Old French *male*, meaning a bag or pouch) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A mailer is a person or thing that sends or delivers mail.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who sends or delivers mail — the 'mail' refers to the bag or pouch, and '-er' indicates a person doing the action.

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