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envelope
envelope
[noun]

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

Ex: He wrote the address on the envelope. 
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mail
mail
[noun]

the system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

Ex: My sister works for the local mail service. 
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postage
postage
[noun]

the fee paid for the delivery of mail or packages

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mailbox
mailbox
[noun]

a box outside the house were letters and packages are put

Ex: Every day, I check the mailbox for the letter I'm expecting. 
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post office

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: I like to check my mailbox at the post office every day for any new mail. 
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mailing address

the specific address or location to which mail or packages are to be delivered

Ex: Please write your mailing address on the form so we can send you the package. 
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return address

the sender's address printed on the outside of a letter or package

Ex: I forgot to include my return address on the envelope, so the letter couldn't be sent back to me. 
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postmark
postmark
[noun]

an official mark or impression made on a letter, package, or other mail item by the postal service, indicating the date, time, and place of mailing

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postal code

a series of letters and/or numbers used in postal addressing to help sort and deliver mail to the correct destination

Ex: I need to write my postal code on the envelope before I send the letter. 
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stamp
stamp
[noun]

a small piece of paper or other material that is affixed to a letter or package to indicate that the appropriate postage fee has been paid for its delivery

Ex: I found an old love letter with a vintage stamp from the 1940s. 
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sender
sender
[noun]

a person or entity that initiates and transmits a message or package to one or more recipients

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mail carrier

a postal worker who delivers mail and packages to residential or business addresses on a designated route or area

Ex: The mail carrier delivered a package to my doorstep this morning. 
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mailbag
mailbag
[noun]

a large bag used by postal workers to transport or deliver mail and packages, typically made of heavy-duty canvas or other durable material

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postage meter

a specialized machine used by businesses and organizations to print postage directly onto envelopes or labels

Ex: The office uses a postage meter to quickly print postage for all outgoing mail. 
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postcard
postcard
[noun]

‌a card that usually has a picture on one side, used for sending messages by post without an envelope

Ex: She sent a postcard from her vacation, featuring a stunning beach sunset on the front. 
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bulk mail
bulk mail
[noun]

large quantities of identical mail sent at the same time to many recipients for promotional or business purposes

Ex: The company sent out bulk mail to promote their new product line. 
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express mail

a postal service that provides fast and expedited delivery of mail and packages, usually within a guaranteed timeframe, for an additional fee

Ex: She sent the documents via express mail to ensure they arrived the next morning. 
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registered mail

a postal service that provides secure and trackable delivery for important or valuable items, requiring the recipient's signature upon receipt

Ex: She decided to send the legal documents by registered mail to ensure they arrived safely. 
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memorandum

a written message or communication, often used within an organization, to convey information, directives, or agreements to employees or stakeholders in a concise and formal manner

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mailroom
mailroom
[noun]

a designated area within an organization or building where incoming and outgoing mail and packages are sorted, processed, and distributed

Ex: The courier service left the package in the mailroom for pick-up later in the day. 
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forwarding address

a new or updated postal address provided by an individual or business to ensure that their mail and packages are redirected to the new location when they have moved or changed their primary address

Ex: After moving to a new city, she updated her forwarding address with the postal service. 
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recipient
recipient
[noun]

a person who receives something, such as an award, message, or item

Ex: She was the recipient of the scholarship. 
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to whom it may concern

a formal salutation or greeting used at the beginning of a letter or email when the sender does not know the specific recipient's name or is addressing a general audience

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sincerely
sincerely
[Adverb]

used to close a formal letter politely when the recipient is addressed by name

Ex: I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jane Thompson 
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respectfully
respectfully
[Adverb]

used to express politeness, especially to soften or mitigate disagreement, refusal, or criticism

Ex: I respectfully decline your invitation due to prior commitments. 
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regards
regards
[noun]

used as a formal closing in a letter or email to convey good wishes, friendly regards, or warm feelings to the recipient

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best regards
best regards
[phrase]

used as a formal and polite closing in a letter or email to convey good wishes, sincere regards, or warm sentiments to the recipient

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(with|) kind regards

a polite closing in a letter or email, expressing warm and friendly regards to the recipient

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cordially
cordially
[Adverb]

in a respectful and polite manner to close a formal letter

Ex: Thank you for your time and assistance. Cordially, Dr. Elaine Moore. 
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warmest regards

used as a friendly and sincere closing in a letter or email to convey warm and affectionate regards to the recipient

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yours truly
yours truly
[phrase]

a polite and formal way to end a letter, often used when the recipient's name is known

Ex: I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Jane Doe 
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