Vincent Teo Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

postbox / post box

Which one is correct for BrE?

(a) postbox / post box

(b) letterbox / letter box
  

Top answer

Most dictionaries like postbox , but the dictionaries are split on letterbox vs letter box . It is not a big problem. I myself would not even bother to consult a reference on such a minor concern, Vincent.

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Most dictionaries like postbox, but the dictionaries are split on letterbox vs letter box. It is not a big problem. I myself would not even bother to consult a reference on such a minor concern, Vincent.
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We also have "pillar boxes".

MrP