Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-uh-gram]
- /ˈɛər əˌgræm/
- /ˈeə.rəʊ.ɡræm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [air-uh-gram]
- /ˈɛər əˌgræm/
Definitions of aerogram word
- noun aerogram an airmail letter written on a single sheet of lightweight paper that folds and is sealed to form an envelope 3
- noun aerogram a sheet of lightweight paper, bearing an official postal stamp imprint, that is folded to form its own envelope and can be sent via airmail at a special, low rate because of its standard size, light weight, and lack of enclosures. 1
- noun aerogram (dated) A wireless message. 1
- noun aerogram thin stationary for use in airmail 1
- noun aerogram (dated, rare) A telegram whose transmission included at least one segment sent via airplane. 0
- noun aerogram A thin piece of foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter and serving as its own envelope for transit via airmail. 0
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Origin of aerogram
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; aero- + -gram1
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Parts of speech for Aerogram
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aerogram popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aerogram usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aerogram
noun aerogram
- aerogramme — a lightweight letter form with imprinted stamp and gummed flaps, used for airmail correspondence to other countries; air letter
- air letter — an airmail letter
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