What is another word for aerogram?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹə͡ʊɡɹˌam] (IPA)

An aerogram is a piece of thin, lightweight paper used for writing letters that were sent through the mail. Although becoming less commonly used, aerograms were once a convenient way to communicate as they could be folded and sealed without an envelope. Synonyms for aerogram include airmail letter, air letter, airgraph, and air post letter. These terms indicate that the letter has been sent via airmail, which typically travels faster and is more expensive than traditional mail. While the use of aerograms has diminished with the advent of email and other forms of electronic communication, they remain a unique and nostalgic way to send letters over long distances.

What are the hypernyms for Aerogram?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Aerogram?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for aerogram (as nouns)

Usage examples for Aerogram

In fact, it was only this morning that we got an aerogram from the Lizard as we came up Channel to say that war was almost a certainty, and advising us to get into Southampton as soon as we could."
"The World Peril of 1910"
George Griffith
Such news as reaches us comes entirely by despatch rider and aerogram.
"The World Peril of 1910"
George Griffith
Just as they were beginning to think about breakfast one of Lennard's assistants came down from the observatory with a copy of an aerogram which read: "Begins.
"The World Peril of 1910"
George Griffith

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