surface mail

noun
1.
the system, especially a government postal system, of sending mail by truck, train, or boat, as opposed to airmail.
2.
mail sent by this system.
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surface mail
 
n
Compare airmail mail transported by land or sea

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Surface mail is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
Airmail items receive preferential customs treatment and are submitted to
  customs separately from surface mail.
Orders may be placed by surface mail, email, telephone and fax.
We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions-and requests to be added to
  our e-mail or surface mail lists.
Materials will be shipped by surface mail at our cost to legitimate requesters.
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