Meaning of the word postbag in English

What does postbag mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

postbag

US /ˈpoʊst.bæɡ/
UK /ˈpəʊst.bæɡ/

Noun

1.

a bag used by a postal worker to carry mail

Example:
The mailman carried a heavy postbag on his rounds.
She emptied the contents of the postbag onto the table.
2.

a section in a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast where readers' or listeners' letters are published or discussed

Example:
The editor often features interesting letters in the weekly postbag column.
Listeners can send their questions to the radio show's postbag.