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envelope

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnvəloʊp]

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Learn how to use envelope in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mail”

(noun) a flat, usually rectangular paper container used to hold letters or documents. When you write a letter and put it inside, you use an envelope to keep it safe and make it look nice.

Example

I put the birthday card in a colorful envelope.

Example

She forgot to bring an envelope for her important documents.

Example

Do you have an envelope to send this letter?

Context: “geometry”

(noun) a shape that surrounds or contains other shapes, often used in math and science. Imagine a balloon that surrounds a smaller balloon; that outer layer is like an envelope.

Example

The envelope of the balloon keeps the air inside.

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The shape doesn't form a proper envelope if it has holes in it.

Example

What do you think makes a perfect envelope shape in this experiment?

Context: “containment”

(verb) to surround or protect something. When you wrap something all around it, like a blanket around a toy, you're enveloping it.

Example

The fog enveloped the whole town in a lovely mist.

Example

The sunlight did not envelop the room because the curtains were drawn tight.

Example

Can you envelop your teddy bear with my big jacket?

How to pronounce envelope

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnvəloʊp]

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