letterbag

noun
UK /ˈletəbæɡ/
US /ˈletərbæɡ/

A letterbag is a bag used to carry letters and mail.

The postman put all the letters into his letterbag before starting his round.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A bag for holding Scrabble tiles or letter pieces in a word game.

She reached into the letterbag and pulled out seven tiles.

3. A bag used to store alphabet letters for teaching children to read.

The teacher kept the wooden letters in a letterbag on her desk.

4. A pouch for keeping personal letters and correspondence.

He kept all his old love letters in a small letterbag.