envelope
/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
noun
A paper cover for a letter
“She put the letter in an envelope.”
מעטפה
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.
Common Word Combinations
sealed envelopeopen the envelopepaper envelopestuff an envelope
Related Words
letterstampmailcard
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