letter holder

Where mail waits

A letter holder is a container or rack for storing mail, typically placed near an entryway or on a desk.

The term also describes a slot or receptacle on a door or wall where mail is deposited.

Less commonly, letter holder refers to someone who possesses letters—either correspondence or credentials indicating rank or qualification.

Related
  • PO boxRented mail receptacle
  • trayShallow portable platform
  • slotNarrow slit for insertion
  • basketWoven carrying vessel
  • inboxMessage receiving folder

rack · desk organizer · organizer · clipboard · pocket · folder · pouch · postage · desk · return address · stationery · pigeonhole · sorter · bin · secretary · office · paper · delivery

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Opposites
container vs. contents

letter holderletter

Written symbol or message

mail · correspondence · envelope · postcard · stamp

receiving vs. sending correspondence

letter holderoutbox

Queue for dispatched messages

mail drop · mail chute · mailbox · mail slot · dispatcher

organization vs. disorder

letter holderclutter

Untidy collection of items

mess · junk drawer

Family

letter, letters, lettered, lettering, hold, holder, holders, holding, holdings

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G