self-addressed
Americanadjective
adjective
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addressed for return to the sender
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directed to oneself
a self-addressed remark
Etymology
Origin of self-addressed
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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To get a copy of more soup recipes, just go to Heloise.com or send $5 along with a stamped, self-addressed long envelope to: Heloise/Soups, P.O.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2021
This month, Jordan releases a second solo EP, For You: a self-addressed collection of tracks that, in part, reflect on their queerness.
From The Guardian • May 25, 2020
To avoid passing postage costs on to our survey takers, we put a self-addressed stamped envelope in the magazine.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2020
A couple who married at a botanical garden put out self-addressed, stamped postcards featuring botanical prints, on which guests could write well wishes and marital advice.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2016
The professor, having concluded these self-addressed remarks, did a strange thing.
From The Girl Aviators on Golden Wings by Burnham, Margaret
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