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Meaning of the word mailbag in English

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mailbag

US /ˈmeɪl.bæɡ/
UK /ˈmeɪl.bæɡ/
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Noun

1.

a bag for carrying mail

Example:
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The postman carried a heavy mailbag.
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He emptied the contents of the mailbag onto the table.
Synonym:
postbag mail sack
2.

a section in a publication or broadcast that features letters or questions from the public

Example:
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The editor answered questions from the mailbag in this week's column.
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Our next segment will feature a special mailbag edition.
Synonym:
letters to the editor Q&A section
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