aerograms
|aero-grams|
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/ˈɛrəˌɡræmz/
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/ˈeərəˌɡræmz/
(aerogram)
lightweight air mail letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogram' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'gramma' meaning 'letter'.
Historical Evolution
'aerogram' was adopted into English in the 20th century as a term for airmail letters.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a letter sent by air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 13:06