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Envelopes Meaning for Kids

What Does Envelopes Mean?

Noun

  • A flat, usually rectangular paper container used to hold a letter or other documents.
  • Something that surrounds or covers something else.

Envelopes — Full Explanation

An envelope is a flat, folded piece of paper that you use to hold a letter or a card. You can seal it so the message inside stays private.

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Envelopes Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
लिफाफे

lifafe

लिफाफा

lifafa

चिट्ठी का लिफाफा

chitthi ka lifafa

kannada
ಎನ್ವೆಲೋಪ್

envēlōp

ಕೋಷ್ಟಕಗಳು

kōṣṭakagaḷu

ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳು

patrikegaḷu

bengali
লিফলক

lifolak

খাম

kham

spanish
sobres

so-bres

sobre

so-bre

cartita

car-ti-ta

Envelopes in Sentences

  • I wrote a letter and sealed it in an envelope.
  • We use envelopes to send mail.
  • The envelope has a stamp on it.
  • I opened the envelope to read the letter inside.
  • My friend sent me a surprise in an envelope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Envelopes

What does 'envelopes' mean?
Envelopes are flat, usually rectangular paper containers used to hold letters or cards.
How do you pronounce 'envelopes'?
You pronounce 'envelopes' as 'en-veh-lohps'.
What is the origin of the word 'envelopes'?
The word 'envelopes' comes from the French word 'enveloppe', which means to wrap or cover.
What is the meaning of 'envelopes' in Kannada?
The word 'envelopes' in Kannada is 'ಎನ್ವೆಲಪ್ಗಳು' (Envelopgaḷu).

Facts & Quotes About Envelopes

Fact: Envelopes were invented over 2,000 years ago in China to hold money and letters!
Proverb: A letter in an envelope is like a treasure waiting to be opened.
Quote: "The envelope is the first impression of your message." - Unknown