mailing address

[ mey-ling uh-dres, ad-res ]

noun

1. the address at which a person receives physical mail, whether at the street address of a home or business, or at a post office box or other location.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailing address¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

But according to the unsealed indictment that was filed last month, Puente and Marquez had made up information including annual income, fake jobs and false mailing addresses in the unemployment applications they filed.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts said the report also missed crucial context about why some children failed to appear, including that some had pending applications for relief, distrust of federal agencies and outdated mailing addresses.

From Los Angeles Times

Verify that your correct email address, phone number and mailing address are listed.

From Salon

Settlement administrators will automatically send checks to the last known mailing addresses for members of the class.

From New York Times

These documents must have the first and last name as well as mailing address that will be listed on the Real ID.

From Los Angeles Times