airmail
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈɛrˌmeɪl//
KK: /ˈɛrˌmeɪl/
adjective
Definition
This term describes something that is connected to or intended for sending mail by airplane.
Example
I sent the package via airmail to ensure it arrived quickly.
Conversation
Did you see the airmail package I received yesterday?
Yeah, it looked really cool with those stamps on it.
I know, I didn’t expect it to arrive so quickly!
That’s the benefit of using airmail — it’s super fast!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aviation
aerial
sky
Antonyms
ground
land
postal
noun
Definition
A service that sends letters and packages by airplane, allowing for faster delivery compared to regular mail.
Example
I sent the package via airmail to ensure it arrived quickly.
Conversation
Have you ever sent a letter using airmail?
Yeah, I did that when I was in college to send a birthday card to my friend abroad.
That's cool! I heard it gets there much faster than regular mail.
transitive verb
Definition
To send something, like a letter or package, using an air service for delivery.
Example
I decided to airmail the package to my friend overseas.
Tense Forms
Past: airmailed
Past Participle: airmailed
Conversation
Did you remember to airmail that birthday card to your sister?
Oh no, I completely forgot about it!
You should really airmail it soon; her birthday is next week.
Root Explanation
Airmail is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "mail" (from Old French "male", meaning a bag or pouch for carrying letters). The term airmail refers to mail that is transported through the air, typically by aircraft.
Memory Tip
Think of 'air' as the sky where planes fly and 'mail' as the letters being carried. This helps you remember that airmail is mail sent through the air.
Visually Confused Words
armil
hairtail
hairmeal