aerogram — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A wireless message.

   Usage

   • Dated

   Examples

   An aërogram to the Examiner yesterday from Quito announced the success of the second attempt, and details of the achievement were at once secured.

2. A telegram whose transmission included at least one segment sent via airplane.

   Usage

   • Dated
   • Rare

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Mr. Holt Thomas gave some details of a projected scheme of communication which combined the telephone or telegraph with the aeroplane. Messages sent by the system would be described as aerograms.

3. A thin piece of foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter and serving as its own envelope for transit via airmail.

4. A pneumogram.

   Usage

   • Rare

   Synonyms

   airgram

   Examples

   aerogram 1. A roentgenogram of an organ afer it has been injected with air; also called pneumogram.

Noun

1. a letter sent by air mail

   Synonyms

   airmail letterair letteraerogramme

   Broader terms

   lettermissive