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envelope

/ˈɛnvə(ˌ)loʊp/noun3 syllables

Envelope means: the bag containing the gas in a balloon.

Synonyms for envelope3

noun, as in the bag containing the gas in a balloon

gasbag

also used for envelope

wrapper, header

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What does envelope mean?6

noun

1

the bag containing the gas in a balloon

2

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

3

any wrapper or covering

4

a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves

5

a natural covering (as by a fluid)“the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet”

6

the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)“test pilots try to push the envelope”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Envelope in a sentence

  • After signing it, put it in an envelope.DJ_Saidez
  • I eagerly opened the envelope, hoping there'd be money in it.CK
  • The moment of truth had arrived, and she opened the envelope with trembling hands.calypsow
  • If you need a reply, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.CK
  • If you would like a reply, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.CK
  • I need an envelope, a piece of paper, and a pencil or a pen.CK
  • To carefully remove the stamp from the envelope, hold it over the steam.carlosalberto
  • Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your submission.darinmex

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of envelope

as a noun

plural
envelopes