Envelope

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/

Definitions of envelope

noun a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document

Example Sentences

A1 I put the letter in the envelope before sending it.

A2 She sealed the envelope with tape to make sure it stayed closed.

B1 The envelope was addressed to the wrong person, so it was returned to sender.

B2 The envelope contained important documents that needed to be delivered urgently.

C1 The envelope was securely sealed with wax to protect its contents.

C2 The intricate design on the envelope made it stand out among the other mail.

Examples of envelope in a Sentence

formal Please remember to seal the envelope before mailing it.

informal Don't forget to lick the envelope shut before you send it out.

slang I'll just stick the letter in the envelope and call it a day.

figurative Her emotions were like a sealed envelope, hidden from everyone else.

Grammatical Forms of envelope

• past tense: enveloped
• plural: envelopes
• comparative: more enveloping
• superlative: most enveloping
• present tense: envelopes
• future tense: will envelope
• perfect tense: have enveloped
• continuous tense: is enveloping
• singular: envelope
• positive degree: enveloping
• infinitive: to envelope
• gerund: enveloping
• participle: enveloped

Origin and Evolution of envelope

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'envelope' originated from the Old French word 'enveloppe' which means a wrapper or covering.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a covering or wrapper, the word 'envelope' evolved to refer specifically to a paper container for a letter or document.