airmail
1 synonym for airmail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The system of sending mail by aircraft.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
airpost
How to use airmail
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
send something airmail
an airmail letter
an airmail stamp
pay for airmail
It is a plain, everyday word, though it now sounds slightly dated since most fast post travels by air as a matter of course.
Etymology
Airmail is a straightforward English compound, formed simply by joining air and mail.
Full origin of airmail →Frequently asked questions
What does airmail mean?
Airmail refers to the system of carrying mail by aircraft, or to the actual mail sent that way.
How is airmail different from ordinary post?
Airmail travels by aircraft rather than by road or sea, so it usually arrives faster than standard surface post.
Can you use airmail as a verb?
Yes, to airmail something means to send it by aircraft, as in airmailing a letter or parcel abroad.
