Examples from literature

• Instead of throwing the old letter away, they used the name and address on the envelope to find Arlene and deliver it to her. 
• Natural latex is also important as an adhesive in the production of envelopes, labels, sticky tape, and bandages. 
• People often give money in a red envelope as a present at weddings or the New Year. 
• But you may seal the envelopes for me, and put on the postage stamps. 
• He tore open the envelope with his huge forefinger, and, bending down towards the lantern, began to read the letter. 
• Her usual composure was gone—for a moment only—and she fingered the envelope nervously in her slim, expressive hands. 
• She opened the second envelope, her jeweller's account. 
• The letter was in a long envelope.