NYT Dictionary

AIRMAIL

/ˈɛəɹ(ˌ)meɪl/
NounVerbAIR-mailair-mail · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The system of conveying mail using aircraft.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From air + mail.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

airpostairfreightpprdrfdconsigncorrespondencedispatchembarkexpedite

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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