Mailing
/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of sending items through the postal service, typically letters, packages, or promotional materials; or the quantity of items sent in this way.
/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
The act of sending mail or a quantity of mail sent at one time.
The charity organized a mailing to solicit donations.
💡 Simply: It's like sending a bunch of letters or packages all at the same time. Imagine sending out invitations for your birthday party – that's a mailing!
👶 For kids: Sending a bunch of letters or cards in the mail all at once.
More Examples
The marketing department is preparing the annual holiday mailing.
We received a large mailing from the university regarding alumni events.
How It's Used
"The company conducted a large mailing to promote its new product."
"A political campaign organized a mass mailing to voters."
The act of sending something via the postal system.
/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb 'mail'.
She is mailing the package today.
💡 Simply: It means to put something in the mail to send it. Like mailing a letter to your grandma!
👶 For kids: Sending something in the mail.
More Examples
They are mailing their ballots.
We are mailing the completed forms.
How It's Used
"The company is mailing out brochures to potential customers."
"I am mailing the invitations this afternoon."
From 'mail' (referring to the postal service or a collection of letters) + '-ing' (suffix indicating an action or process). The word's usage developed alongside the growth of postal systems and communication.
The term gained prominence with the growth of postal services and direct marketing in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of sending lots of 'mail' all at once, like a big 'mailing' campaign.
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Word Origin
Root: mail