mailing list

noun

1. a list of addresses to which mail, especially advertisements, can be sent.
2. Computers.
   1. a list of email addresses to which messages, usually on a specific topic, are sent.
   2. an online discussion group whose messages are distributed to subscribers through email: Compare list server.

      the early American history mailing list.

mailing list

noun

1. a register of names and addresses to which advertising matter, etc, is sent by post or electronic mail

Word History and Origins

Origin of mailing list¹

1905–10