airmail — a postal system using aircraft to transport mail quickly over long distances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a postal system using aircraft to transport mail quickly over long distances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈermeɪl/
Korean meaning: 항공기를 이용하여 우편물을 빠르게 운송하는 우편 서비스
Korean pronunciation: **에어**메일
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still insists on sending birthday cards by airmail, even though email exists.
- The airmail stamp costs twice as much as regular postage.
- He airmailed his love letters from Paris, thinking it would make them more romantic.
airmail
NOUN//ˈermeɪl//
a postal system using aircraft to transport mail quickly over long distances
She sends the airmail letter overseas with a special blue-striped envelope.
A female pilot bridges airmail and email!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 항공 기술이 발달하면서 만들어진 합성어로, 'air(공기, 항공)'와 'mail(우편)'이 결합된 단어입니다. 1918년 최초의 정기 항공우편 서비스가 시작되면서 널리 사용되게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still insists on sending birthday cards by airmail, even though email exists.”
“The airmail stamp costs twice as much as regular postage.”
“He airmailed his love letters from Paris, thinking it would make them more romantic.”
“International business documents are typically sent via airmail for faster delivery.”
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