snail mail
The term "snail mail" humorously contrasts the speed of traditional postal services with that of electronic mail.
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Definition
B2General Communication
(informal, humorous)Traditional postal service for sending letters and packages, slower than email.
Example
- I sent the documents via snail mail, so they might take a few days to arrive.
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