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mailable

[ mey-luh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. legally acceptable as mail, as in terms of content, size, or weight.

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Other Words From

  • maila·bili·ty noun
  • un·maila·ble adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mailable1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; mail 1 + -able

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Example Sentences

All letters and other mailable matter addressed to or sent by the Governor of Canada.

One hundred and sixty dollars and other mailable matter were found where he said they were concealed.

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