letter bomb

noun

: an explosive device concealed in an envelope and mailed to the intended victim

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Between 1978 and 1995, a mysterious figure sent letter bombs to academics, businessmen and random civilians, killing three people and injuring at least 24. — Julia Webster Ayuso, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024 Kaczynski killed three people and injured 23 more with letter bombs during his criminal career. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of letter bomb was in 1882

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“Letter bomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letter%20bomb. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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