Letterbox
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Full definition of letterbox
Adjective
letterbox
- (film) Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
Noun
letterbox
(plural letterboxes)- A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
- A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
Synonyms
- (collection and delivery point) mailbox
- (collection point) post box
- (collection point) (UK) pillar box
- (delivery point) (US) mail slot
Verb
- (film) To transfer a widescreen motion picture to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, with the placing of black bars above and below the picture area.