airmailing
|air-mail-ing|
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/ˈɛrˌmeɪlɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌmeɪlɪŋ/
(airmail)
mail by air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airmail' originates from 'air' and 'mail', where 'air' refers to the medium of transport and 'mail' refers to the postal system.
Historical Evolution
'airmail' was coined in the early 20th century as air transport became a viable means of sending mail.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sending mail via air transport', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/08 10:21