airmail

or air-mail

[ air-meyl ]

noun

1. the system, especially a government postal system, of sending mail by airplane.
2. a letter, package, etc., sent by this system.
3. a stamp authorizing delivery of mail by this system.

adjective

1. of or relating to airmail.

adverb

1. by airmail:

   Send all overseas letters airmail.

verb (used with object)

1. to send via airmail:

   I airmailed the package yesterday.

airmail

/ ˈɛəˌmeɪl /

noun

1. the system of conveying mail by aircraft
2. mail conveyed by aircraft

adjective

1. of, used for, or concerned with airmail

verb

1. tr to send by airmail

Word History and Origins

Origin of airmail¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + mail ¹( def )

Example Sentences

In just two days, enough small donations came in to cover their travel, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce — another supporter of the campaign — airmailed Ulbrickson a check with the proceeds.

From Seattle Times

The Inverted Jenny stamp was part of a collection made to mark the start of regular airmail service.

From BBC

The 24-cent airmail stamp shows a Curtiss Jenny aircraft, printed upside down at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing because of an error.

From Washington Times

William Boeing’s namesake company was building seaplanes on South Lake Union in Seattle and found a partner to launch airmail and passenger travel, which eventually broke off as United Airlines.

From Seattle Times

He had covered the tissue-thin airmail stationary corner to corner with his typing, leaving only a little room for the address.

From Salon