aerogram

[ air-uh-gram ]

noun

1. a radiogram.
2. Older Use. a message carried by aircraft; an airmail letter.
3. Meteorology.
   1. a diagram for analyzing thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere.
   2. the record of an aerograph.
4. aérogramme.

aerogram

/ ˈɛərəˌɡræm /

noun

1. Also calledair letter an airmail letter written on a single sheet of lightweight paper that folds and is sealed to form an envelope
2. another name for radiotelegram

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerogram¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; aero- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

Such news as reaches us comes entirely by despatch rider and aerogram.

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