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envelopes

SayEN-vuh-lohpsUS/ˈɛnvəˌloʊps/UK/ˈɛnvələʊps/

2 meanings of envelopes

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of envelope. Use this form when you mean more than one.

    She stuffed the party invitations into a dozen cream-colored envelopes.

    The mail carrier pushed several envelopes through the door slot.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of envelope used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    The mailing machine folds and envelopes each letter.

    The clerk envelopes every paycheck before handing it out.

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envelopes is a form of envelope

envelope, noun: A flat paper cover that holds a letter or card for mailing. Full entry

Forms
envelopeenvelopes plural
Spelling
envelope → envelopes: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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