fourth-class

[ fawrth-klas, -klahs, fohrth- ]

/ ˈfɔrθˈklæs, -ˈklɑs, ˈfoʊrθ- /

adjective

of, relating to, or designated as a class next below third, as for mailing, shipping, etc.

adverb

as fourth-class matter; by fourth-class mail: Send it fourth-class.

Words nearby fourth-class

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Definition for fourth-class (2 of 2)

fourth class

noun

(in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of merchandise weighing one pound or more, including parcel post and all first-, second-, or third-class matter weighing 8 ounces (227 grams) or more and not sealed against inspection.

Origin of fourth class

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example sentences from the Web for fourth-class

The fourth-class postmaster receives much more mail than he sends out.

The American Postal Service |Louis Melius
The mail came every two weeks, and its magnitude was of the fourth-class order.

That Girl Montana |Marah Ellis Ryan
I suppose you understand, Jinks, that none of us upper-class men can afford to be seen talking to you fourth-class beasts?

Captain Jinks, Hero |Ernest Crosby
Fourth-class postmasters receive no fixed salary, but instead are paid a percentage of the value of the stamps cancelled.

Government in the United States |James Wilford Garner

The rate then payable on such parcels was the general rate for fourth-class matter, viz.

The Development of Rates of Postage |A. D. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for fourth-class

fourth-class

/ US /

adjective

of or relating to mail that is carried at the lowest rate

adverb

by fourth-class mail

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fourth-class

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Definition for fourth-class (2 of 2)

noun

Origin of fourth class

Example sentences from the Web for fourth-class

British Dictionary definitions for fourth-class

adjective

adverb