mail meaning and definition

MAIL noun

Definition of mail (noun)

1. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
2. 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"; "in England they call mail `the post'"
   • synonyms: mail service, post, postal service
3. a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
4. any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered
   • "your mail is on the table"; "is there any post for me?"; "she was opening her post"
   • synonyms: post
5. (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
   • synonyms: chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, ring armor, ring armour, ring mail

MAIL verb

Definition of mail (verb)

1. send via the postal service
   • "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"
   • synonyms: get off
2. cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
   • "send me your latest results"; "I'll mail you the paper when it's written"
   • synonyms: post, send