foreign letter-paper
Definition
Noun: Foreign letter-paper refers to a thin type of paper specifically designed for writing letters to be sent abroad. It is typically lightweight to reduce postage costs and may be of a standard size used in international correspondence.
Usage Examples
- (Thin paper for writing letters to other countries.)
- (Lightweight paper intended for international mail.)
Advanced Usage
- : to use this specific type of paper for overseas letters.
- He always writes on foreign letter-paper when sending post to his family in Japan. (He uses thin paper for international letters.)
Variants and Related Words
- Letter-paper (n): paper designed for writing letters, typically of a standard size (e.g., A4 or letter size).
- Standard letter-paper is thicker than foreign letter-paper. (General paper for letters.)
- Air-mail paper (n): a synonym for foreign letter-paper, often used for lightweight postal correspondence.
- Air-mail paper is another term for foreign letter-paper. (Thin paper for airmail.)
Synonyms
- Air-mail stationery: lightweight paper for sending letters by air.
- Thin writing paper: paper that is less bulky for postage.
Related Idioms
- : an idiomatic phrase describing the extreme lightness of foreign letter-paper.
- This foreign letter-paper is light as a feather, perfect for cheap postage. (Very lightweight.)
Note: This word is a compound noun and is not commonly broken down into separate components; it refers exclusively to thin paper for foreign correspondence.