letter drop
let·ter drop
L l Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [let-er drop]
- /ˈlɛt ər drɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [let-er drop]
- /ˈlɛt ər drɒp/
Definition of letter drop words
- noun letter drop (in a door or partition) a slot through which letters can be pushed. 1
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Origin of letter drop
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Letter drop
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letter drop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
letter drop usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for letter drop
noun letter drop
- mail drop — a receptacle or one of a series of pigeonholelike slots, as in an office, into which incoming mail is placed for pickup.
- letterbox — Also, letter box. Chiefly British. a public or private mailbox.
- mailbox — a public box in which mail is placed for pickup and delivery by the post office.
- pillar box — a pillarlike box in which letters are deposited for collection by mail carriers; mailbox.
- postbox — a mailbox, especially one for public deposit of mail.
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