envelope — A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈenvəloʊp/
Example Sentences
- The wedding invitation came in a fancy gold envelope.
- He nervously opened the envelope containing his exam results.
- My grandmother still writes letters and uses beautiful handwritten envelopes.
envelope
NOUN[/ˈenvəloʊp/]
A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document
A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French enveloper, meaning 'to wrap or enclose'. The noun evolved to denote a paper covering designed to protect and contain a letter or document.
Breakdown
en- (in, within) + veloper (to wrap or cover), from Old French voleper meaning 'to wrap'.
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📝Examples
“The wedding invitation came in a fancy gold envelope.”
“He nervously opened the envelope containing his exam results.”
“My grandmother still writes letters and uses beautiful handwritten envelopes.”
“The detective found a mysterious envelope under the doormat with no return address.”
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