return envelope

Pre-addressed sending sleeve

A return envelope is an envelope included with correspondence for sending a reply back to the original sender.

Often pre-addressed, it may also be prepaid: The survey included a stamped return envelope.

Common in business mailings, bill payments, and official forms where the sender wants to make responding convenient.

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postage paid · stamp · mail · reply · business · flap · seal · peel and stick · lick · enclosed · form · fill out form · survey · subscription · response · send · post office · paper

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Opposites
direction of correspondence

return envelopeoutgoing mail

Correspondence ready for sending

initial letter

response mechanism

return envelopedead letter

Undeliverable or unenforced

inclusion/provision

return envelopeunsolicited mail

Correspondence sent without request

junk mail · circular

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G