envelopes

noun

plural of envelope
as in packages

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Recent Examples of envelopes The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope. — Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelopes
  1. packages
  2. mails
Noun
  • Fannie Mae typically buys loans from local lenders and bundles them into financial packages that are sold to investors.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In July, the European Union ended its own version of the de minimis exemption, which had allowed packages valued under 150 euros (US$173) to enter into the territory duty-free.
    — Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of packages
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of mails

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