CEFR B1

priority mail

noun phrase

Meaning

A postal service that delivers mail and packages quickly, often with a guaranteed delivery time. This service is typically more expensive than regular mail but provides faster and more reliable delivery.

Examples

She sent the gift via priority mail so it would arrive before the holiday.
The company uses priority mail for all its shipments to ensure timely delivery.

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priority mail (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪərɪti meɪl/

Definition

Examples

She sent the gift via priority mail so it would arrive before the holiday.
The company uses priority mail for all its shipments to ensure timely delivery.
Priority mail is more expensive, but it's worth it for important documents and packages.

How to Use priority mail

send via priority mail (phrasal verb): to use priority mail to send something — "The company sent the package via priority mail to ensure timely delivery."
use priority mail (verb phrase): to choose priority mail as a shipping option — "She decided to use priority mail for her online purchases."

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