air post
Definition
- Noun:
- Mail transported by aircraft: "air post" refers to the system or service by which letters, parcels, and other postal items are carried and delivered via airplanes.
- A specific postal service: It can also denote the mail itself that is sent using this method, often synonymous with "airmail."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She sent the package via air post to ensure it arrived quickly. (She used the aircraft-delivered postal service for fast delivery.)
- The air post from London reached Tokyo in just two days. (The mail transported by airplane arrived rapidly.)
Advanced Usage
- "by air post": using the air mail service.
- Documents sent by air post are usually more expensive but faster. (Using the aircraft postal system for documents.)
Variants and Related Words
- Airmail (n): a more common term for mail carried by aircraft.
- He wrote a letter and sent it by airmail. (He used the air post service.)
- Airpost (n): a less frequent spelling variant of "air post."
- The airpost service was established in the early 20th century. (The aircraft mail system.)
Synonyms
- Airmail: mail transported by aircraft.
- Airborne mail: mail that travels by air.
Related Idioms
- Send something by air: to dispatch an item via aircraft.
- I need to send this contract by air to reach the client on time. (Use the air post service for urgency.)