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Letterbox

Noun

A letterbox refers to a receptacle or box used for receiving mail, typically located on or near a property's front door.

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Sense 1

Example sentence: Please check the letterbox every morning for any important correspondence.

Sense 2

Example sentence: The postman delivered the package through the letterbox.

Adjective

The term "letterbox" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is suitable for filming or photography for widescreen format without cropping or distortion.

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Sense 1

Example sentence: The filmmaker used a letterbox format to enhance the cinematic experience of the movie.

Sense 2

Example sentence: This widescreen TV supports letterbox aspect ratios without any loss of picture quality.

Verb

As a verb, "letterbox" refers to the act of placing mail into a letterbox or mailing correspondence.

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Sense 1

Example sentence: Before leaving the house, she letterboxed all the invitations for her upcoming party.

Sense 2

Example sentence: Don't forget to letterbox the package before heading to the post office.