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mails

n.
US //ˈmeɪɫz// UK //mˈeɪlz// mails
  1. 1 letters and parcels (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the letters and packages that are sent to you or that you send to others.

    the collective body of letters, postcards, and parcels handled by a postal system.

    Example

    I need to check the mails to see if my new passport has arrived.

    Example

    The receptionist sorted through the morning mails, separating the personal letters from the bulk advertisements and invoices.

  2. 2 the postal system (n.)
    B1 Intermediate American English

    the system or service used for sending and delivering letters.

    the national or commercial system responsible for the collection and delivery of correspondence.

    Example

    The check is in the mails, so you should receive it by Tuesday.

    Example

    Disruptions in the mails during the holiday season often lead to significant delays for small businesses relying on physical shipping.

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