NYT Dictionary

MAILBOX

/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/
NounMAIL-boxmail-box · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A box into which mail is placed.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From mail + box.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

postboxUSPS blue boxblue boxcollection boxletterboxpost boxpost-boxletter box

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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