mailing

Dispatch by post

A mailing is something sent through the postal system, especially printed material distributed in quantity: The nonprofit sent out a fundraising mailing to all its donors.

The word also covers the act of sending: We'll handle the mailing of your invitations.

Mass mailings typically contain advertising, newsletters, or solicitations.

postal

envelope

Folded paper enclosure

zipcode · postcard · letter · mailbag · franking · metered · first-class · certified · registered · sorting

shipping

parcel

Wrapped item for shipping

freight · tracking · express · carrier · consignment · distribution · overnight · cargo · fulfillment · waybill

bulk

newsletters

Periodic subscriber communications

brochures · pamphlets · leaflets · mailshots · periodicals · magazines · announcements · subscriptions · invoices · statements

correspondence

letter

Written symbol or message

announcement · notification · memorandum · circular · communique · missive · dispatch · update · notice · communication

marketing

promotions

Elevations in position

demographics · coupons · offers · solicitations · leads · conversion · personalization · audience · engagement · call-to-action

Categories
Opposites
method of delivery

mailinghand-delivering

Conveying by personal transport

dropping off · messenger service · couriering · bringing · handing over

direction of postal action

mailingreceiving

Acquiring what's sent

getting · collecting · picking up · accepting · retrieving

communication medium

mailingemailing

Transmitting digital correspondence

texting · faxing · calling · messaging · wiring

Phrases
Family

mailings, mailing list, mailing lists

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