envelope
Meaning
An envelope is a flat, usually rectangular or square paper container used to enclose a letter or document for mailing or storage.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "envelope" with "envelop," which means to surround or cover completely.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
sorting
old
letters
and
photographs
she
had
found
in
a
box
.
She
decided
to
send
one
photo
to
her
sister
,
so
she
slid
it
into
an
envelope
and
wrote
the
address
carefully
.
Although
the
stamp
was
small
,
she
knew
the
letter
would
still
reach
its
destination
within
a
week
.
While
she
waited
for
the
postman
,
she
made
a
cup
of
tea
and
looked
at
the
other
pictures
with
a
smile
.
If
she
had
time
next
weekend
,
she
would
sort
the
rest
of
the
box
and
send
more
memories
to
family
members
.
Common Phrases
mailing envelope
manila envelope
padded envelope
Related Words
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