Envelopes Meaning in English
word · lemma: envelope
/ˈɛnvəˌɫoʊps/
EN-vuh-lohps
/ˈɛn.və.ləʊps/
EN-vuh-lohps
Definition
Flat paper containers, usually used to hold letters or documents for mailing or storage.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to paper envelopes for mailing. Can be different sizes (A4, small, padded). Not used for email. Common collocations: 'seal the envelope', 'address the envelope'. Don't confuse with 'folder' (for large papers).
Spanish: sobresPortuguese (BR): envelopesPortuguese (PT): envelopesChinese (Simplified): 信封Chinese (Traditional): 信封Hindi: लिफाफेArabic: مظاريفBengali: খামRussian: конвертыJapanese: 封筒Vietnamese: phong bìKorean: 봉투Turkish: zarfUrdu: لفافےIndonesian: amplop
Example Sentences
Please put the letters into the envelopes.
basic
We bought a pack of white envelopes at the store.
basic
She wrote names on all the envelopes.
basic
I ran out of envelopes, so I couldn’t mail the invitations yet.
natural
All the envelopes arrived torn, so the documents got damaged.
natural
Could you grab some envelopes next time you’re at the store?
natural