Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stamped-addressed-envelope

Noun
/stæmpd əˈdrɛst ˈɛnvəloʊp/
Definition
A stamped-addressed-envelope is an envelope that has a postage stamp affixed to it and is addressed to a specific recipient, making it ready for mailing without any additional postage or addressing needed from the sender.
Examples
  • Make sure to include a stamped-addressed-envelope for the response.
  • He sent a stamped-addressed-envelope with his application to ensure it would be returned.
  • To simplify the process, she always includes a stamped-addressed-envelope for feedback.
Meaning
Essentially, it is a convenient way for someone to send something back to you without them having to pay for postage or write the address themselves.
Synonyms
  • Self-addressed envelope
  • Prepaid envelope
  • Return envelope