Third-class Mail (Noun)
Meaning
Mail consisting of printed matter qualifying for reduced postal rates.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The postal service separated the third-class mail from the rest of the delivery and processed it at a slower rate to keep costs down.
- Bulk third-class mail rates were significantly lower for larger mailings of printed matter.
- Advertisers often used third-class mail to send out high-volume print materials to potential customers.
- The marketing company saved thousands by sending their flyers and brochures via third-class mail instead of first class.
- Publishers typically use third-class mail to send out books and other publications to subscribers and customers.