air letter

Thân thiện

She carefully wrote an air letter to her friend overseas.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A letter sent by air mail: An "air letter" is a letter that is transported by aircraft, as opposed to surface mail, typically resulting in faster delivery over long distances. This term specifically refers to the physical letter itself that is sent via this method.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I received an air letter from my pen pal in Australia.
  • Before email was common, people would send important documents as an air letter.
  • The postage for an air letter is higher than for a standard letter.

Advanced Usage

• The term "air letter" can sometimes be used interchangeably with "aerogramme," which is a specific, lightweight sheet of paper that folds to become its own envelope for air mail. However, "air letter" is the more general term.
  • He wrote the news on an air letter to save on postage weight.

Variants and Related Words

• Aerogramme / Aérogramme (n): A specific type of pre-stamped, foldable air mail letter.
  • She purchased an aerogramme at the post office to write to her family abroad.
• Air mail (n): The system of transporting mail by aircraft.
  • Please send this parcel by air mail for faster delivery.

Synonyms

• Airmail letter: A letter sent via air mail.
• Aerogram: Another term for aerogramme.

Related Phrases

• By air mail: Sent via the air mail system.
  • The package was clearly marked "by air mail".

Học thuật

Noun

1. a letter sent by air mail

Từ đồng nghĩa

• airmail letter
• aerogram
• aerogramme