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/
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
Airmail is a compound word formed in the early 20th century with the development of aviation technology. The term combines 'air' (relating to aircraft/aviation) and 'mail' (postal correspondence), gaining widespread use after the establishment of the first regular airmail service in 1918.
Breakdown
air (aviation, aircraft) + mail (postal delivery). The compound noun denotes mail transported by aircraft rather than conventional ground-based methods.
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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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