Definition

A group of letters or packages sent together by a sender, often to many people at once.

Example

The company sent out a mailing to promote their new product.

Conversation

Did you see the mailing I sent out last week?

Yeah, I got it! It looked really nice.

Thanks! I wanted to make sure it stood out in the mailing list.

It definitely did! You always have great ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mailing → It is formed from "mail" (from Old French *male*, meaning bag or pouch) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "mailing" refers to the action or process of sending something through the mail, typically in a bag or pouch.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bag' ('mail') used for sending things, and the '-ing' shows it's the action of sending. This helps you remember that 'mailing' is the process of sending items through the mail.

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