Postbox
Slang Term
British
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Mailbox (public collection box)
邮筒(公共收信箱)
Buzón (de recogida pública)
ポスト(公共の郵便収集箱)
우체통(공공 우편함)
British term for the public red box where you post letters. Americans say 'mailbox.' The iconic red British postbox.
英国人说的投递信件的公共红色邮筒。美国人说'mailbox'。标志性的英国红色邮筒。
Término británico para la caja roja pública donde echas cartas. Los americanos dicen 'mailbox'. El icónico buzón rojo británico.
手紙を投函する公共の赤い箱を指すイギリスの用語。アメリカ人は'mailbox'と言う。象徴的なイギリスの赤いポスト。
우편물을 넣는 공공 빨간 우체통을 가리키는 영국식 표현. 미국에서는 'mailbox'라고 한다. 상징적인 빨간색 영국 우체통.
Examples
- Post it in the postbox. 投进邮筒。Échalo en el buzón.ポストに入れて。우체통에 넣어.
- Where's the nearest postbox? 最近的邮筒在哪?¿Dónde está el buzón más cercano?一番近いポストはどこ?가장 가까운 우체통이 어디야?
- Red postbox. 红色邮筒。Buzón rojo.赤いポスト。빨간 우체통.
- Collection times on the postbox.邮筒上的收件时间。Horarios de recogida en el buzón.ポストの回収時間。우체통의 수거 시간.
Pronunciation
/ˈpəʊstbɒks/
Usage Guide
Context: mail, post
Tone: neutral, practical
✓ Do Say
- Postbox.邮筒Buzónポスト우체통.
- In the postbox.投进邮筒En el buzónポストに우체통에.
- Red postbox.红色邮筒Buzón rojo赤いポスト빨간 우체통.
✗ Don't Say
- American: mailbox美式:mailboxAmericano: mailboxアメリカ式:mailbox미국식: mailbox
- Standard British term英国标准用语Término estándar británicoイギリスの標準用語영국의 표준 표현
Common Mistakes
- British postbox = American mailbox
- British letterbox = slot in door
Origin & History
British 'post' for mail system, 'postbox' for collection point. Americans use 'mail' and 'mailbox.' Same item, different names.
Etymology: Post (mail) + box
First recorded: British usage from postal system
Cultural Context
Era: From postal system
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Iconic red British postboxes; Royal Mail symbol
Regional notes: British icon. Americans say 'mailbox.'
Variations
PostboxPost boxThe postbox
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