English Explanatory Dictionary

airmail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The system of conveying mail using aircraft.
  2. The items of mail so carried.
verb
  1. To send mail by air.
  2. To (unintentionally) throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛə.meɪl/ en-au-airmail.ogg

Word forms

airmail airmails air mail airmailing airmailed

Etymology

From air + mail.

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