mailing address

Where mail goes

A mailing address is the location where someone receives mail—a street address, post office box, or other designation recognized by postal services.

It may differ from a physical address: My mailing address is a PO Box, but I live on Rural Route 4.

Forms often ask for both when they need to know where you are and where to send things.

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  • letterWritten symbol or message
  • cityLarge populated area
  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker
  • streetPublic urban roadway
  • numberSymbol representing quantity

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