Envelope Definition

ĕnvə-lōp, ŏn-
envelopes
noun
envelopes
A folded paper container as for a letter, usually with a gummed flap for sealing.
Webster's New World
A thing that envelops; wrapper; covering.
Webster's New World
The outer covering of a rigid airship.
Webster's New World
The bag that contains the gas in a balloon or nonrigid airship.
Webster's New World
The set of limitations, as for a particular aircraft, system, etc., within the boundaries of which it can operate safely and efficiently.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb

(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of envelop.

Wiktionary
idiom
push the envelope
  • To exceed or try to exceed the existing limits of a discipline or activity.
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Other Word Forms of Envelope

Noun

Singular:
envelope
Plural:
envelopes

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Envelope

Origin of Envelope

  • French enveloppe from envelopper to envelop from Old French envoloper envelop

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the French enveloppe, from envelopper.

    From Wiktionary

  • See envelop.

    From Wiktionary

Envelope Sentence Examples

  • Ask her where the envelope was postmarked.

  • He pulled photos from the envelope as he spoke.

  • He pulled an envelope from his pocket.

  • In the morning, they found an envelope on the counter in the kitchen.

  • Carefully lifting the envelope from the drawer, she opened it.

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Words Starting With

EENENV

Words Ending With

EPEOPE

Unscrambles

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Words Starting With E and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With E8 Letter Words Ending With E