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
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