self-addressed

[ self-uh-drest ]

adjective

addressed for return to the sender.

Origin of self-addressed

First recorded in 1840–50

Words Nearby self-addressed

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How to use self-addressed in a sentence

To buy tickets by mail, the Dead asked fans to send requests along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The Art of the Grateful Dead | Judith H. Dobrzynski | March 4, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Please find enclosed self addressed envelop for return answer.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 | Various
If writing by mail, be sure to enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ensure a response.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. Bartlett
"You ought to send her a self-addressed envelope," added one of the clowns.
Joe Strong, the Boy Fish | Vance Barnum
On no occasion forget to enclose a return-envelope, which should be self-addressed and stamped.
Making Your Camera Pay | Frederick C. Davis

British Dictionary definitions for self-addressed

self-addressed

adjective

addressed for return to the sender
directed to oneself: a self-addressed remark

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