Philatelic Terms

noun a printing process in which additional information or images are added to a previously printed piece

verb to print additional information or images on top of a previously printed piece

• The printer accidentally overprinted the text on the document, causing it to be illegible.
• I think I overprinted the logo on these t-shirts, it looks a bit too bold now.
• I always overprint my notes with doodles during boring lectures.
• Her emotions were so strong that they seemed to overprint everything else in her mind.

adjective relating to the collecting of airmail stamps or covers

• The aerophilatelic society hosted a special exhibit showcasing rare airmail stamps.
• I heard there's an aerophilatelic club in town for stamp collectors interested in airmail.
• I didn't know aerophilatelic was a thing, but apparently it's all about collecting airmail stamps.
• His love for aerophilatelic items soared as high as the planes that carried them.

noun a person who collects airmail stamps or covers

• The aerophilatelist carefully examined a rare airmail stamp from the early 20th century.
• My friend is an aerophilatelist and loves collecting stamps that were sent through the mail.
• I didn't know you were an aerophilatelist, that's pretty cool!
• Being an aerophilatelist is like being a detective, searching for hidden treasures in the world of philately.