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Definition of airmail
airmail
/ˈɛər.meɪl/
air · mail
Plural:airmails
•Past Simple:airmailed
•Past Participle:airmailed
•Present Participle:airmailing
airmail Lexical Profile
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Grade
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Tier
2
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• noun
1
A system of transporting letters, packages, and other postal items by aircraft.
Example
"Before the rise of digital communication, international business correspondence relied heavily on airmail."
2
Letters and parcels that are carried and delivered by aircraft.
Example
"The morning delivery included several pieces of airmail from our overseas branch."
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1
To send a letter, document, or package by airmail.
Example
"She airmailed the signed contracts to the London office so they would arrive before Friday."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airmail. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airmail