B2 noun Neutro

airmail

/ˈeə.meɪl/

A system of transporting letters and packages by aircraft rather than by ship or land, primarily used for international deliveries. It also refers to the physical mail pieces that are handled through this specific aerial transport service.

Exemplos

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1

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.

2

The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.

The embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.

3

Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.

Just put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
airmail
Verb
airmail
Adjetivo
airmail
Relacionado
aircraft
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Dica de memorização

Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.

Quiz rápido

If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: airmail

Exemplos

1

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.

everyday

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.

2

The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.

formal

The embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.

3

Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.

informal

Just put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.

4

The expansion of airmail services in the 1920s significantly reduced the time required for transcontinental communication.

academic

The growth of mail delivery by plane in the 1920s greatly lowered the time needed for communication across continents.

5

Please ensure the signed contracts are sent by airmail to our overseas branch today.

business

Please make sure the signed agreements are sent by plane delivery to our international office today.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
airmail
Verb
airmail
Adjetivo
airmail
Relacionado
aircraft

Colocações comuns

send by airmail to deliver using the air transport system
airmail envelope a lightweight envelope designed for air transport
airmail stamp a postage stamp specifically for mail sent by air
via airmail using the method of air transport
airmail service the department or system providing air delivery

Frases Comuns

by airmail

sent through the air delivery system

airmail paper

very thin, lightweight writing paper

airmail stickers

blue labels used to indicate air transport

Frequentemente confundido com

airmail vs email

Email is digital communication sent via the internet, while airmail is physical mail sent via airplanes.

airmail vs express mail

Express mail refers to any fast delivery service, whereas airmail specifically refers to the mode of transport (air).

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Notas de uso

The term is becoming less common in domestic contexts because most long-distance mail is automatically sent by air; it is now used mostly for international shipping.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes say 'by air mail' as three words, but it is typically written as one word 'airmail' or occasionally hyphenated 'air-mail'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.

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Origem da palavra

A compound formed in the early 20th century from 'air' (from Greek aer) and 'mail' (from Old French male, meaning a bag or wallet).

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun when referring to the system can be used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to airmail a package') often used as an attributive noun before other nouns
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Contexto cultural

Airmail is traditionally associated with blue and red striped borders on envelopes and the French phrase 'Par Avion'.

Quiz rápido

If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: airmail

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