brievenbus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of brief (letter) +‎ bus (box).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbri.və(n)ˌbʏs/
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  • Hyphenation: brie‧ven‧bus

Noun

brievenbus f (plural brievenbussen, diminutive brievenbusje n)

  1. letterbox, mailbox, post box
  2. mail slot, letterbox