Envelope — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈen-və-ˌlōp/ en·ve·lope

Meaning & Definition of Envelope

Envelope (noun)

  1. a flat usually paper container (as for a letter)
  2. something that envelops, wrapper
  3. the outer covering of an aerostat

Envelope (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in package, wrapper

    similar: package, wrapper, cuticle, hide, skin, backing, coating, coverture, facing, carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield, bark, crust, cartridge, cassette, armor, capsule, case, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Entry: Pay envelope (noun)

Pay envelope is a different word from Envelope. The synonyms below are for pay envelope, not for envelope.

  1. the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services

    "with this recession going on, workers shouldn't be expecting fatter pay envelopes"

    similar: emolument, hire, packet (British), pay, paycheck, payment, salary, stipend, wage
    related: living wage, minimum wage, nominal wages, take-home pay, double time, overtime, time and a half, compensation, recompense, remittance, remuneration, requital, return, recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution, reimbursement, repayment, earnings, profit, takings, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Envelope

The most common words with a similar meaning to Envelope:

package, wrapper, cuticle, hide, skin, backing, coating, coverture, facing, carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield, bark, crust, cartridge, cassette, armor, capsule, case, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Origin & Etymology of Envelope

First known use: circa 1714

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Envelope

Words & Phrases Containing Envelope

back-of-the-envelope, floral envelope, pay envelope, window envelope, push the envelope, return envelope

Frequently Asked Questions about Envelope

What does "Envelope" mean?

"Envelope" means a flat usually paper container (as for a letter). As a noun, it is defined as: a flat usually paper container (as for a letter).

What is another word for "Envelope"?

Other words for "Envelope" include package, wrapper, cuticle, hide, skin, backing, coating and coverture. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Envelope" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Envelope"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Envelope". Common alternatives include package, wrapper, cuticle, hide, skin, backing, coating, coverture, facing and carapace.

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

"Envelope" is a noun.

Is "Envelope" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Envelope" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Envelope"?

"Envelope" is pronounced /ˈen-və-ˌlōp/ and divided into syllables as en·ve·lope.

What is the origin of the word "Envelope"?

First known use: circa 1714.

What is another word for "Envelope" meaning "as in package, wrapper"?

When "Envelope" (noun) means as in package, wrapper, synonyms include package, wrapper, cuticle, hide, skin and backing.