Airmail — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈer-ˌmāl/ air·mail

Meaning & Definition of Airmail

Airmail (noun)

  1. the system of transporting mail by aircraft; also, the mail thus transported

Airmail (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Airmail (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in frank

    similar: frank, mail, post, address, consign, direct, dispatch, forward, remit, route, ship, transmit, transport, register
    opposite: get, receive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Airmail

The most common words with a similar meaning to Airmail:

Chiefly British: post
airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment, frank, address, consign, direct, forward, remit, route, ship, transmit, transport, register

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Airmail

Words with the opposite meaning of Airmail:

get, receive

Word Forms of Airmail

Derived words: airmail (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Airmail

First known use: 1911

Frequently Asked Questions about Airmail

What does "Airmail" mean?

"Airmail" means the system of transporting mail by aircraft; also, the mail thus transported. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the system of transporting mail by aircraft; also, the mail thus transported. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Airmail"?

Other words for "Airmail" include airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling and correspondence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Airmail" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Airmail"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Airmail". Common alternatives include airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail and matter.

What is the opposite of "Airmail"?

Antonyms of "Airmail" include get and receive.

Is "Airmail" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Airmail" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Airmail"?

"Airmail" is pronounced /ˈer-ˌmāl/ and divided into syllables as air·mail.

What is the origin of the word "Airmail"?

First known use: 1911.

What is another word for "Airmail" meaning "as in special delivery, registered mail"?

When "Airmail" (noun) means as in special delivery, registered mail, synonyms include airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery and special delivery.