Envelope Definition & Meaning
envelope
- noun
- a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
- any wrapper or covering
- a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves
- a natural covering (as by a fluid); "the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet"
- the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft); "test pilots try to push the envelope"
- the bag containing the gas in a balloon
"Envelope" in song lyrics
See how envelope is used in real songs:
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"tracked their mileage from the sun in an envelope"
Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex -
"Wit a piece of lipstick and a envelope"
Boss Bytch — If You Ghetto -
"Yo Sunny focused like a telescope, cash in the envelope"
Brooklyn Zu f/ Chi-King, Prodigal Sunn — First Thingz First
Words that rhyme with envelope
Usage tips for "envelope"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "envelope" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for envelope to find words that pair well.