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Meaning of mailroom
A room where mail is sorted and processed for distribution.
Etymology of mailroom
The word "mailroom" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "mail" (referring to the postal system) and "room" (a space for a specific purpose).
Historically, mailrooms were essential facilities in large organizations, such as businesses, government institutions, and universities, where mail was sorted, distributed, and managed.
Synonyms
postroom
sorting office
dispatch room
delivery room
packaging area
shipping department
receipt area
distribution center
logistics hub
correspondence room
letter room
parcel office
package handling area
mail sorting facility
postal hub
delivery hub
freight room
cargo bay
loading dock
unloading area
receiving area
sending room
transmission room
communication center
message center
telegram office
telex room
facsimile room
telegraph office
Definitions
- A room in a building where mail is sorted and distributed to the appropriate recipients.
- A place where postal items are processed and prepared for delivery.
Usage Examples
- The company's mailroom was responsible for sorting and distributing hundreds of letters and packages every day.
- The mailroom clerk spent most of her day opening and sorting mail, as well as sending out packages and letters.
- The university's mailroom was a bustling hub of activity during the summer months when students were receiving acceptance letters and packages.
Antonyms
receiving area
dispatch center
shipping hub
delivery point
collection point
pickup location
drop-off point
return center
rejection room
refusal office
dead letter office
undeliverable mail room
failed delivery room
non-delivery room
unclaimed parcel room
abandoned package room
lost and found
misdirected mail room