Meaning of the word "mail office" in English

What does "mail office" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mail office

US /meɪl ˈɔːfɪs/
UK /meɪl ˈɒfɪs/

Noun

a department of a business or organization that handles incoming and outgoing mail

Example:
Please drop off all outgoing letters at the mail office by 3 PM.
The new intern is responsible for sorting packages in the mail office.