Mail meaning

What does “mail” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mail” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service.

mail

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
“the mail handles billions of items every day”
“he works for the United States mail service”
Synonymsmail service postal service post
a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered
“your mail is on the table”
“is there any post for me?”
Synonymspost
(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
Synonymschain mail ring mail chain armor chain armour ring armor ring armour

send via the postal service
“I'll mail you the check tomorrow”
Synonymsget off
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
“send me your latest results”
“I'll mail you the paper when it's written”
Synonymspost send

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University