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postbox Synonyms

Another word for postbox

Choosing another word for postbox depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A public receptacle placed in the street into which letters and small packets are dropped for collection and delivery by the postal service.

Usage Example

"She walked to the end of the street to drop her birthday cards into the red mailbox before the afternoon collection."

Strongest
mailbox
pillar box
Strong
letterbox

• noun (Context 2)

A private box or slot attached to a residence or office building into which incoming mail is delivered by a postal worker.

Usage Example

"When they arrived home from their holiday, the mailbox by the front gate was overflowing with magazines and bills."

Strongest
mailbox
letterbox

• Nearby Words

postapocalypse
postapocalyptic
postbag
postbox
postcard
postcardlike
postcode

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Postbox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/postbox
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