envelope

Meanings

• noun

  A closed container, usually of paper or plastic, used to enclose and protect letters, documents, or small items.

  - "He mailed a letter in an envelope."
  - "She handed me an envelope with my test results."
  - "The envelope was sealed with a red wax seal."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɑn.vəˌloʊp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gasbag , wrapper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with envelope
envelop , velop , dope , hope

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Variants

List of all variants of envelope that leads to same result
envelope , envelopes , back-of-the-envelope , floral envelope , floral envelopes , pay envelope , pay envelopes , window envelope , window envelopes , push the envelope , return envelope , nuclear envelope , nuclear membrane , nuclear membranes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'envelopper', meaning 'to wrap around'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest envelope was created in 2005 in the United States, measuring 11.8 meters long and 4.3 meters wide.

2. In Japan, it is considered good luck to receive an envelope with a red stamp on it.

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Related Concepts

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1. letter: A written message addressed to a person or organization.

2. mail: The act of sending letters, packages, or other items through the postal service.

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Culture

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Envelopes have been used for centuries to protect and deliver messages, documents, and small items. They have been a common symbol in literature, art, and music, representing secrecy, surprise, and communication.

How to Memorize "envelope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an envelope being sealed with a stamp and addressed to someone.
   - Visualize the feeling of opening an envelope and reading a letter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of an envelope with the act of sending or receiving a message.
   - Think of the sound of ripping open an envelope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Envelope Protects Valuable Information Inside' to remember the definition of an envelope.

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