airpost
Definition
Noun: A system for transporting mail using aircraft; airmail service.
Usage
This is a somewhat dated or formal term for what is more commonly called "airmail" today. It refers specifically to the postal system and infrastructure for sending letters and packages by plane.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is often used when discussing the history of postal services and the advent of aviation.
- The museum exhibit detailed the evolution of airpost in the 20th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Airmail (n): The more common modern term for the same service.
- Please send this parcel by airmail.
- Airpost can also be seen in compound names for historical services, e.g., "Imperial Airpost".
Synonyms
- Airmail
- Aeropost (archaic)
- Air carriage of mail
Noun
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a system of conveying mail by aircraft
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