What does "envelope" mean?

"Envelope" means: A paper cover for a letter. Example: "She put the letter in an envelope."

How do you say envelope in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, envelope is מעטפה. In Spanish, it is sobre.

How do you pronounce "envelope"?

Envelope is pronounced /ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Envelope — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

envelope

/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/

noun

A paper cover for a letter

“She put the letter in an envelope.”

מעטפה

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Envelope is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A paper cover for a letter" In Hebrew, envelope translates to מעטפה.

Example Sentences

She licked the envelope and sealed her letter inside.
He put the birthday card in a yellow envelope.
The letter arrived in a thick brown envelope.

Did You Know? Envelopes were invented in ancient Babylon around 3500 BC — but they were made of clay and wrapped around clay tablets. The modern paper envelope was not mass-produced until 1840, when Britain introduced the first postage stamps. Some people collect used stamps from envelopes as a hobby called philately.