Airmailed: meaning, definitions and examples
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airmailed
[ ɛrˈmeɪld ]
mail delivery
Airmailing refers to the process of sending mail or packages via air transport. This method is typically faster than traditional ground shipping. Airmail is often used for international deliveries where speed is a priority. The term can also imply that an item is sent through postal services that utilize air freight. Airmailing is especially popular for sending important documents or items that are time-sensitive.
Synonyms
air dispatch, air freight, air shipment.
Examples of usage
- She airmailed the documents to her client overseas.
- I choose to airmail my birthday gift to save time.
- They airmailed the tickets to ensure they arrived on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "airmailed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enviado pelo correio aéreo
🇮🇳 हवाई मेल द्वारा भेजा गया
🇩🇪 Luftpost geschickt
🇮🇩 dikirim melalui pos udara
🇺🇦 відправлено авіапоштою
🇵🇱 wysłane pocztą lotniczą
🇯🇵 航空便で送られた
🇫🇷 envoyé par la poste aérienne
🇪🇸 enviado por correo aéreo
🇹🇷 hava postasıyla gönderildi
🇰🇷 항공우편으로 발송됨
🇸🇦 تم إرساله عبر البريد الجوي
🇨🇿 odesláno leteckou poštou
🇸🇰 odoslané leteckou poštou
🇨🇳 通过航空邮件发送
🇸🇮 poslano po letalski pošti
🇮🇸 send með flugpósti
🇰🇿 әуе поштасымен жіберілген
🇬🇪 აეროპოსტით გაგზავნილი
🇦🇿 hava poçtu ilə göndərildi
🇲🇽 enviado por correo aéreo
Etymology
The term 'airmail' was first used in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The advent of commercial aviation played a pivotal role in the development of airmail services. Countries began to see the potential for faster mail delivery using airplanes, which led to official airmail routes being established in the 1920s. The United States Post Office initiated airmail service in 1918, utilizing airplanes to transport mail over long distances efficiently. Other countries soon followed suit, and by the mid-20th century, airmail became a standard service offered by postal systems worldwide. The term 'airmailed' thus denotes the act of sending mail via these established aerial routes. As aviation technology advanced, airmailing remained a key component in global communication.