Wondering how to use Postbox in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as mailbox or maildrop.
Postbox meaning
Alternative spelling of post box.
Using Postbox
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of post box.
- Useful related words include: mailbox, letter box, maildrop.
- In the example corpus, postbox often appears in combinations such as: the postbox, postbox topper, postbox in.
Context around Postbox
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 6 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 16 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Postbox
- In this selection, "postbox" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, knitted, themed, painted, topper, toppers and parcel stand out and add context to how "postbox" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a knitted postbox topper in and a painted postbox in honour. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "postbox" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with postbox
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The postbox, in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire, has been decorated with a golden balloon. (14 words)
The new monarch was first decapitated on a postbox topper in Ruddington ahead of his coronation. (16 words)
This is the heartwarming moment a soaking wet puppy was hiding in under postbox during heavy rain. (17 words)
There’s a persistent myth on social media that writing messages on the leaflets and putting them back in the postbox will send a message to parties, and even end up with them having to pay for the return post. (40 words)
Let your neighbours know you are away, and while you’re at it, ask them if they would mind clearing your postbox on occasion so that it doesn’t build up. (31 words)
Matilda was the first to use the postbox and sent a letter containing a moving poem which read: "If heaven had a phone, Then I'd give you a ring. (30 words)
Example sentences (16)
According top Xaba, a year’s rent for a postbox is R450 while pensioners can rent a postbox at a discount price of R300.
John Cooper, a member of Ponteland Rotary Club which is organising the event, said they were 'really surprised' to see the postbox topper appear.
Matilda was the first to use the postbox and sent a letter containing a moving poem which read: "If heaven had a phone, Then I'd give you a ring.
The new monarch was first decapitated on a postbox topper in Ruddington ahead of his coronation.
The signed route took a left turn just before the bridge, heading up into the village before turning right again just after a postbox.
To reflect the speed issues, she created a knitted postbox topper in May 2021 that features a speed camera.
Angela and Kirsty hope the postbox topper in Argyll Square will be seen by thousands of passers-by and will encourage conversations about the importance of getting screened.
Their seaside-themed postbox toppers have caught the eye of locals and tourists in Upper and Lower Largo and Lundin Links.
The removal of the knitting was praised by Broxtowe Borough Council's ruling Labour group councillors, who thanked those who had taken it off the postbox.
Royal Mail said the Parcel Collect service is one of the biggest changes to the daily delivery since the launch of the postbox in 1852.
The postbox, in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire, has been decorated with a golden balloon.
This is the heartwarming moment a soaking wet puppy was hiding in under postbox during heavy rain.
This postbox parcel is carefully packed with luxe botanical-themed bath treats, from fragranced soaps to scented tea lights.
Other Team GB athletes, including Sir Chris Hoy, also received a painted postbox in honour of their gold medals.
There’s a persistent myth on social media that writing messages on the leaflets and putting them back in the postbox will send a message to parties, and even end up with them having to pay for the return post.
Let your neighbours know you are away, and while you’re at it, ask them if they would mind clearing your postbox on occasion so that it doesn’t build up.
Common combinations with postbox
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the postbox 7×
- postbox topper 4×
- postbox in 3×