window envelope

noun

: an envelope having an opening through which the address on the enclosure is visible

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Glossy paper, newsprint ads, colored paper, and window envelopes have a greater chance of containing toxic chemicals and should be shredded, thrown away, or delivered to a recycling facility. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of window envelope was in 1914

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“Window envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20envelope. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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